CAST
Don Scardino as Marvin
Caitlin O'Heaney as Amy Jensen
Elizabeth Kemp as Nancy
Tom Rolfing as Ray Carlton (the killer)
Lewis Arlt as Det. Len Gamble
Patsy Pease as Joyce
James Rebhorn as Prof. Carl Mason
Tom Hanks as Elliot
Don Scardino as Marvin
Caitlin O'Heaney as Amy Jensen
Elizabeth Kemp as Nancy
Tom Rolfing as Ray Carlton (the killer)
Lewis Arlt as Det. Len Gamble
Patsy Pease as Joyce
James Rebhorn as Prof. Carl Mason
Tom Hanks as Elliot
Plot
A young woman who is about to get married soon
starts to feel uneasy as it appears everywhere
she goes she seems to spot the same man lurking
around her where abouts. Her friends tell her its
probably just wedding jitters..or is it?
Review
He Knows You're Alone was released September 12, 1980.
I believe Halloween was definitely the inspiration for
this creepy horror flick. For its similarities in the
music score and also the fashion of which the killer
carries himself. You can surely see Michael Myers was
the template here for this stalkers presence. Although no
mask is used to conceal this stalkers identity, his motionless
pale skinned face is all he needs. He does lack the "pure evil"
presence in his stature, but i don't truly believe that was to
be apart of this particular stalkers persona. Ray Carlton
was to be married by the love of his life, just to be kicked
to the curb by his bride to be. She decides to marry another
man. The cop no less. Ray tracks the bride to be down and
murders her in cold blood. This act of brutality ignites a
slew of bride to be slayings before their wedding day. His
next victim, Amy Jensen. Amy is all set to marry Phil. But
the guys go on a bachelors party trip for the weekend and
poor Amy is left behind. Don't worry, her friends are all
there to. And Marvin of course. Marvin is Amy's ex. Hes a
lovable guy and he still has feelings for Amy. So does
history repeat itself? You'll have to watch it to find out.
He Knows You're Alone is your typical slasher style horror
movie. It can be a bit slow going in some areas to. And a
few scenes in the movie tend to kinda drag out. The characters
in this movie seem to have some real chemistry together which
is always a plus in a movie like this. And you cant help but love
Marvin. Also, Tom Hanks makes his movie debut here. Its a small
part as he is a jogger who ends up "bumpin" into one of Amy's
friends who is also a jogger and has had her eye on him. But
as they say there are no small parts, just small actors. Its
always cool to see these huge hollywood stars in these old
horror movies. Even though they would like to forget them.
The audio is pretty good for this old flick if you get it on VHS.
Its more improved on the DVD of course. If you watch the letterbox
version you will see some really good imagery shots that get cut
short on the standard full screen version. The kills are pretty
straight forward. Nothing inventive here kill wise. Its degutting
at its slimiest. Although there is one decapitation and its the best
kill of the movie and gave people the willies. Also, this movie sparked a fear in people back in the 80's with the killer sneaking into the movie theatre to get one of his victims. It just so happens the 2 girls are watching a horror movie when Ray comes and sits down behind the slasher bride to be. He then times his kill with the screaming of the girl in the horror movie they are watching. Making it look like his victim screamed at the movie, giving himself enough time to get away before the girls friend realizes she was just murdered. That scene sparked a wide paranoia in movie goers who went to the theatres for a while. People were afraid someone was going to stab them in their seat from behind. Back then some theatres didn't have the hard backs on the seats. He Knows You're Alone isn't one of the greatest slashers for graphic content by any means. But it does have its moments, they are just few and far between in this movie. The intensity level just isn't there either in my opinion. Predictable? Sure, but what horror movie isn't all that predictable? The characters in this movie truly does carry the film on their backs. Most found the characters more interesting then the storyline of the movie. We all know there are much better stalker/slasher films to see. So if your out looking for a horror movie and their all out of what you wanted to see. Then id suggest this film on the basis of a 2nd or 3rd choice. But i have to admit, i do own this for my collection. lol
RATING: 2/5
Tidbits:
I just recently heard they want to remake this movie. But nothing is set in stone for it tho. Far as i know there is no script etc. yet. But they are definitely talking about doing it. Why i don't know as it wasn't a real stand out horror movie even in its time. Some horror movies don't need to be remade. Whether they were good enough or just plain bad. Are they going to remake ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL the horror movies? *shakes head*
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A young woman who is about to get married soon
starts to feel uneasy as it appears everywhere
she goes she seems to spot the same man lurking
around her where abouts. Her friends tell her its
probably just wedding jitters..or is it?
Review
He Knows You're Alone was released September 12, 1980.
I believe Halloween was definitely the inspiration for
this creepy horror flick. For its similarities in the
music score and also the fashion of which the killer
carries himself. You can surely see Michael Myers was
the template here for this stalkers presence. Although no
mask is used to conceal this stalkers identity, his motionless
pale skinned face is all he needs. He does lack the "pure evil"
presence in his stature, but i don't truly believe that was to
be apart of this particular stalkers persona. Ray Carlton
was to be married by the love of his life, just to be kicked
to the curb by his bride to be. She decides to marry another
man. The cop no less. Ray tracks the bride to be down and
murders her in cold blood. This act of brutality ignites a
slew of bride to be slayings before their wedding day. His
next victim, Amy Jensen. Amy is all set to marry Phil. But
the guys go on a bachelors party trip for the weekend and
poor Amy is left behind. Don't worry, her friends are all
there to. And Marvin of course. Marvin is Amy's ex. Hes a
lovable guy and he still has feelings for Amy. So does
history repeat itself? You'll have to watch it to find out.
He Knows You're Alone is your typical slasher style horror
movie. It can be a bit slow going in some areas to. And a
few scenes in the movie tend to kinda drag out. The characters
in this movie seem to have some real chemistry together which
is always a plus in a movie like this. And you cant help but love
Marvin. Also, Tom Hanks makes his movie debut here. Its a small
part as he is a jogger who ends up "bumpin" into one of Amy's
friends who is also a jogger and has had her eye on him. But
as they say there are no small parts, just small actors. Its
always cool to see these huge hollywood stars in these old
horror movies. Even though they would like to forget them.
The audio is pretty good for this old flick if you get it on VHS.
Its more improved on the DVD of course. If you watch the letterbox
version you will see some really good imagery shots that get cut
short on the standard full screen version. The kills are pretty
straight forward. Nothing inventive here kill wise. Its degutting
at its slimiest. Although there is one decapitation and its the best
kill of the movie and gave people the willies. Also, this movie sparked a fear in people back in the 80's with the killer sneaking into the movie theatre to get one of his victims. It just so happens the 2 girls are watching a horror movie when Ray comes and sits down behind the slasher bride to be. He then times his kill with the screaming of the girl in the horror movie they are watching. Making it look like his victim screamed at the movie, giving himself enough time to get away before the girls friend realizes she was just murdered. That scene sparked a wide paranoia in movie goers who went to the theatres for a while. People were afraid someone was going to stab them in their seat from behind. Back then some theatres didn't have the hard backs on the seats. He Knows You're Alone isn't one of the greatest slashers for graphic content by any means. But it does have its moments, they are just few and far between in this movie. The intensity level just isn't there either in my opinion. Predictable? Sure, but what horror movie isn't all that predictable? The characters in this movie truly does carry the film on their backs. Most found the characters more interesting then the storyline of the movie. We all know there are much better stalker/slasher films to see. So if your out looking for a horror movie and their all out of what you wanted to see. Then id suggest this film on the basis of a 2nd or 3rd choice. But i have to admit, i do own this for my collection. lol
RATING: 2/5
Tidbits:
I just recently heard they want to remake this movie. But nothing is set in stone for it tho. Far as i know there is no script etc. yet. But they are definitely talking about doing it. Why i don't know as it wasn't a real stand out horror movie even in its time. Some horror movies don't need to be remade. Whether they were good enough or just plain bad. Are they going to remake ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL the horror movies? *shakes head*
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