Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers is a 1988 American comedy horror B-movie directed by Fred Olen Ray, and starring Gunnar Hansen, Linnea Quigley, Jay Richardson and Michelle Bauer.[2]
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| Directed by | Fred Olen Ray |
| Produced by | Fred Olen Ray |
| Written by | T. L. Lankford Fred Olen Ray (as Dr. S. Carver) |
| Starring | Gunnar Hansen Linnea Quigley Jay Richardson Michelle Bauer |
| Distributed by | Camp Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $95,000 or $60,000[1] |
Plot summary
When private detective Jack Chandler (Jay Richardson) tries to track down a teenage runaway (Linnea Quigley), he runs into a cult of Egyptian chainsaw-worshipping prostitutes led by "The Master" (Gunnar Hansen).
Cast
- Linnea Quigley as Samantha
- Gunnar Hansen as The Stranger
- Jay Richardson as Jack Chandler
- Dawn Wildsmith as Lori
- Michelle Bauer as Mercedes
- Esther Elise as Lisa
- Tricia Burns as Ilsa
- Fox Harris as Hermie
- Jimmy Williams as Bo
- Dukey Flyswatter as Jake The Bartender
- Dennis Mooney as Mick Harris
Release
At the time, the UK video release was not allowed to have the word Chainsaw in the title, so the film was released simply as "Hollywood Hookers" (a drawing of a chainsaw replaced the missing word on the cover sleeve).
Production
The film begins with the disclaimer "The chainsaws used in this motion picture are real and dangerous! They are handled here by seasoned professionals. The makers of this motion picture advise strongly against anyone attempting to perform these stunts at home. Especially if you are naked and about to engage in strenuous sex." The film ends with the promise of the sequel Student Chainsaw Nurses, which was never made.
Reception
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, earning a Rotten Tomatoes Want-To-See score of 33%.
Home media
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers has been released on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray format.
In the United States, the film was released in a '20th Anniversary Widescreen Edition' DVD on August 5, 2008. It was made available on Blu-ray in two individual editions on January 9, 2015, with a standard edition and a signed 'Special Limited Edition' of 1000 copies.
In the United Kingdom, the film was released on DVD on July 10, 2000. 88 Films has released the film on Blu-ray on March 23, 2015 as part of the 'Slasher Classics Collection'. It is placed at #6 in the collection and like the other released in the collection it contains a reversible sleeve.
Sources
- Thompson, Nathaniel (2006) [2002]. DVD Delirium: The International Guide to Weird and Wonderful Films on DVD; Volume 1 Redux. Godalming, England: FAB Press. pp. 360–361. ISBN 1-903254-39-6.
References
- "Fred Olen Ray Interview". The Spoiler Room Podcast (Podcast). 21 April 2015.
- Topel, Fred (27 October 2014). "After Midnight: Fred Olen Ray on Strip Clubs & Chainsaw Hookers". Crave Online. Retrieved 1 January 2017.