, an Oscar winner for In the Heat of the Night , played "Pa".
: The film features an eclectic mix of veteran stars: American Gothic(1987)
The film's poster is a direct parody of the famous American Gothic . , an Oscar winner for In the Heat of the Night , played "Pa"
The movie’s release was famously tied to its "so bad it's good" reputation, with the LA Times noting at the time that for veteran actors like Steiger and De Carlo to be even "reasonably good" with such "atrocious" material was a sign of true professionalism. The 1987 horror film has several "interesting" stories
The 1987 horror film has several "interesting" stories behind its production and cast, ranging from on-set brawls to punishing filming conditions. Behind-the-Scenes Incidents
: Originally, Stephen Shellen (who played Paul) was intended to be the film's lead. However, just one week into principal photography, Shellen got into a bar brawl . He returned to work with his face so badly mangled that makeup could not cover the injuries. To keep the production from shutting down, the director had to quickly rework the film's focus.