A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
April 18, 1989
Original Title:
Pieces of Darkness
Genres:
Horror
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 74
Three shocking tales of horror! "The Bootmaker": From the chaotic battlefields of Vietnam to the quiet calm of a small Southern town...Lucky tattoos and a tormented soul fuel the neighborhood bootmaker to spin a wicked web strung with adultery, deceit and mutilation. "Choice Cuts": A butcher shop is the backdrop for this tale of first love, intimidation, and lust. These elements are mixed together with a dash of jealousy and a pinch of lunacy resulting in a frightening culinary creation. "That's Showbiz": All the world may be a stage, but to be a player a price must be paid. A devilish deal is cut by a starstruck young man, only to be terminated in its inevitably disastrous manner. A chilling look at backstage treachery....
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