Terror on Tape

Terror on Tape

A video nightmare you can't erase!

1985•1h 25m•4.5/10

HorrorDocumentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

4.5/10(4)

A video store clerk showcases clips from Z-grade horror movies to curious customers.

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Production

continental video, Comet Video

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Cameron Mitchell

Cameron Mitchell

Video Store Clerk

Michelle Bauer

Michelle Bauer

Third Customer

Mark Fenske

First Customer

Tim Noyes

Second Customer

Lenka Novak

Lenka Novak

Suzy ("Vampire Hookers") (uncredited)

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