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The Return (1980 Film)
''The Return'' is a 1980 American science-fiction film directed by Greydon Clark and starring Jan-Michael Vincent, Cybill Shepherd, Martin Landau and Raymond Burr. It met with little commercial success and was released directly to television and video. Plot While stopping with her father at a gas station late one night in a small New Mexico town called Little Creek, a young girl wanders the empty main street of the town. She meets a local boy, and both are soon mesmerized by a column of light from above. The light disappears and the girl runs back to her father's car, and they soon leave. Twenty-five years later, the town's deputy marshal Wayne is investigating a strange case of cattle mutilations with few leads to follow. His efforts are soon hampered by Jennifer, a scientist from California, who is overseeing a geology project in the area. As the two disagree over the mutilations and their possible causes, they find themselves attracted to each another in a seemingly familiar way ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greydon Clark
Greydon Clark (born February 7, 1943) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and actor. His career spans several decades and genres, although the majority of his work has been low-budget productions in the action/horror genres. His most recent work was writing and directing the 1998 science fiction film '' Stargames''. Between 1969 and 1989, Clark acted in a series of action/horror films, including ''Satan's Sadists'', ''The Mighty Gorga'', ''Hell's Bloody Devils'', ''Dracula vs. Frankenstein'', and ''Psychic Killer''. Beginning in 1973, he wrote and directed a series of films, including ''The Bad Bunch'' (in which he also starred), '' Black Shampoo'', '' Satan's Cheerleaders'', '' Hi-Riders'', ''Angels Revenge'', '' Uninvited'', ''Dance Macabre The ''Danse Macabre'' (; ) (from the French language), also called the Dance of Death, is an artistic genre of allegory of the Late Middle Ages on the universality of death. The ''Danse Macabre'' consists of the dead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction Film
Science fiction (or sci-fi) is a film genre that uses speculative, fictional science-based depictions of phenomena that are not fully accepted by mainstream science, such as extraterrestrial lifeforms, spacecraft, robots, cyborgs, interstellar travel, time travel, or other technologies. Science fiction films have often been used to focus on political or social issues, and to explore philosophical issues like the human condition. The genre has existed since the early years of silent cinema, when Georges Melies' '' A Trip to the Moon'' (1902) employed trick photography effects. The next major example (first in feature length in the genre) was the film ''Metropolis'' (1927). From the 1930s to the 1950s, the genre consisted mainly of low-budget B movies. After Stanley Kubrick's landmark '' 2001: A Space Odyssey'' (1968), the science fiction film genre was taken more seriously. In the late 1970s, big-budget science fiction films filled with special effects became popular wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s English-language Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 ** Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Science Fiction Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Science Fiction Films
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1980 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1980 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Worldwide gross revenue The following table lists known worldwide gross revenue figures for several high-grossing films that originally released in 1980. Note that this list is incomplete and is therefore not representative of the highest-grossing films worldwide in 1980. Events * April 29 – Sir Alfred Hitchcock, known as "the Master of Suspense", dies at his home in Bel Air, California, at the age of 80. * May 21 – ''The Empire Strikes Back'' is released and is the highest-grossing film of the year (just as its predecessor, '' Star Wars'', was three years prior). * June 9 – Richard Pryor sets himself on fire while free-basing cocaine and drinking 151-proof rum. Pryor ran down his stre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilary Farr
Hilary Elizabeth Farr ( née Labow) is a British-Canadian designer, businesswoman, television host and former actress. She is known as the co-host of the HGTV and W Network television series ''Love It or List It'' with David Visentin. Born in Toronto and raised in London, Farr began her career in Los Angeles working as a home renovator as well as designing film and television sets. During this time, she occasionally worked as an actress, appearing in minor roles in such films as ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' (1975), '' City on Fire'' (1979), and '' The Return'' (1980). She continued to work in home renovation and design in the ensuing years before establishing herself as a designer and co-host of ''Love It or List It'' in 2010. She is president of Hilary Farr's Designs, established in Toronto and in New York City. Early life Farr was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to a British mother and a Canadian father. Her mother was an Anglican and a member of the Church of Englan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Kiger
Susan Lynn Kiger (born November 16, 1953 in Pasadena, California) is an American model and actress. Kiger was the ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for January 1977. Her centerfold was photographed by Pompeo Posar and Ken Marcus. In addition, she appeared on the cover of ''Playboy'' three times: March 1977, November 1977, and April 1978. Making her debut in the adult movie ''Deadly Love'' (or ''Hot Nasties'', 1976), she went on to appear in several films, including the sex comedy '' H.O.T.S.'' (1979) alongside fellow Playmate Pamela Bryant, ''Angels Revenge'' (1979), ''Seven'' (1979), ''The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood'' (1980), ''Galaxina'' (1980) with fellow Playmate Dorothy Stratten Dorothy Ruth Hoogstraten (February 28, 1960 – August 14, 1980), known professionally as Dorothy Stratten, was a Playboy Playmate and actress, originally from Canada. Stratten was the ''Playboy'' Playmate of the Month for August 1979 and Playm ..., '' The Return'' (1980), and the horror film ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darby Hinton
Edgar Raymond Darby Hinton (born August 19, 1957) is an American actor. His parents were actor Ed Hinton (1919–1958) and Marilyn Mau Hinton (1922–1982). Both of his sisters, Darcy and Daryn Hinton, were actresses from childhood.Everett Aaker, ''Television Western Players, 1960-1975: A Biographical Dictionary'', page 210, McFarland, Incorporated, 2017 Hinton is best known for playing Israel Boone on ''Daniel Boone''. Hinton’s acting debut was as an infant in a 1958 ''Playhouse 90'' episode with his father. His other early roles were on ''Mister Ed'', ''Route 66'', ''Wagon Train'', and ''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet''. When Hinton was six years old, his mother left him off at 20th-Century Fox to audition for a part in ''The Sound of Music'', and then she went to park the car. Hinton made a mistake, stood in line for ''Daniel Boone'' auditions, and so impressed the casting department that he was signed for the role of Israel Boone, though they had been looking for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Burch
J. Christopher Burch (born March 28, 1953) is the founder and CEO of Burch Creative Capital, a firm based in New York City that manages venture investments and brand development,Luxury Daily: "Tory Burch cofounder: Tailoring in-store experience vital for brands" by Tricia Carr May 2, 2012 and co-founder of Tory Burch LLC. He has been an entrepreneur and active investor across fashion, hospitality, and technology industries for nearly forty years. Since establishing his initial venture, Eagle Eye, he has contributed to the rise of multiple brands, including STAUD, BaubleBar, NIHI Sumba, Guggenheim Partners, Tory Burch, Voss Water, Win Brands, Rappi, Danielle Guizio, Solid & Striped, U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken And Jim Wheats
Ken Wheat (born 1950) and Jim Wheat (born 1952) are an American screenwriting, producing, and directing duo. Mainly known for their horror films, the brothers co-wrote the slasher film '' The Silent Scream'' (1979), as well as '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master'' (1988) and ''The Fly II'' (1989). In 1989, they wrote, directed, and produced the anthology horror film '' After Midnight''. They later devised the story and co-wrote the screenplay of the science fiction horror film '' Pitch Black'' (2000). Filmography Also credited as "Characters created" in ''The Chronicles of Riddick'' franchise Franchise may refer to: Business and law * Franchising, a business method that involves licensing of trademarks and methods of doing business to franchisees * Franchise, a privilege to operate a type of business such as a cable television p ... (second and third films, shorts and video games). References External links * American male screenwriters Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Pearl (cinematographer)
Daniel Pearl, A.S.C. (born 1951 in The Bronx, New York) is an American cinematographer who has worked on many feature films, over 400 music videos and more than 250 commercials. He is known for his cinematography work on various horror films, including '' The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' (1974) and its 2003 remake, '' Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem'' (2007), ''Friday the 13th'' (2009), '' The Boy'' (2016) and '' Mom and Dad'' (2017). After gaining a master's degree at University of Texas at Austin, Pearl met Tobe Hooper in a film lab. After receiving some advice from the cinematographer about filters, Hooper later invited him to work on ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'', saying that "it's really important that I have a Texan shoot this film." He won the first MTV cinematography award for "Every Breath You Take." He filmed the Michael Bay-directed "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" is a song written by Jim Steinman, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
