American Gothic(1987) «5000+ QUICK»

: The film features an eclectic mix of veteran stars:

: A central plot point is that the psychopathic "children" in the film—Teddy, Woody, and Fanny—are actually middle-aged adults who act and dress like young children due to their isolated upbringing. The "Stolen" Imagery American Gothic(1987)

: Filmed during the winter on Bowen Island near Vancouver, the shoot was notoriously difficult. Lead actress Sarah Torgov recalled working so late into the night that the cast often had to "dash frantically" to catch the last public ferry home while still in their costumes. If their characters were in pajamas for the final shot, that is exactly what they wore home on the ferry. Fascinating Cast Connections : The film features an eclectic mix of

, famous as Lily Munster from The Munsters , played "Ma". If their characters were in pajamas for the

The film's poster is a direct parody of the famous American Gothic .

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