Matinee 1993
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56 Reviews
8%
Gummy
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SplatA showman introduces a small coastal town to a unique movie experience and capitalizes on the Cuban Missile crisis hysteria with a kitschy horror extravaganza combining film effects, stage props and actors in rubber suits in this salute to the B-movie.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lawrence Woolsey
as Ruth Corday / Carole
as Gene Loomis
as Stan
as Sandra
as Sherry
as Dennis Loomis
as Anne Loomis
as Harvey Starkweather
as Howard
Director:
Writer:
Charles S. Haas, Jerico
Stars:
John Goodman, Cathy Moriarty, Simon Fenton, Omri Katz, Lisa Jakub, Kellie Martin, Jesse Lee Soffer, Lucinda Jenney, James Villemaire, Robert Picardo,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
1993 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
99 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Matinee
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Lawrence Woolsey
as Ruth Corday / Carole
as Gene Loomis
as Stan
as Sandra
as Sherry
as Dennis Loomis
as Anne Loomis
as Harvey Starkweather
as Howard
as Mr. Spector
as Herb
as Bob
as Jack
as Rhonda
as Dwight
as Andy
as Stan's Friend
as Stan's Friend
as Stan's Friend
as Stan's Mom
as Mr. Elroy
as Mant / Bill
as Shopping Cart Star
as Shopping Cart Starlet
as Gas Station Attendant
as Teacher
as Teacher
as Kid Near Andy
as 'Eew!' Girl
as Shredded Wheat Man
as Store Clerk
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Man in Crowd
as Young Man in Crowd
as Theater Cashier
as Bleeding Kid
as Balcony Full Kid
as Kid in Floor Seat
as Kid Next to Mr. Elroy
as Man Outside Theater
as Kid in Line
as Faint Kid
as Fireman
as Cop
as Lady in Line
as Marine Guard
as Dr. Diablo
as Screaming Woman
as Shopping Cart Crook
as Movie Theater Actor
as Movie Theater Actor
as Movie Theater Actor
as Movie Theater Actor
as Movie Theater Actor
as Mob Actor
as Mob Actor
as Mob Actor
as Newscaster
as Gene's Dad (voice)
as Dr. Flankon (uncredited)
as Movie Theatre Patron (uncredited)
as Dr. Grabow (uncredited)
as General Ankrum (uncredited)
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