Happy Birthday to Me (film)
| Happy Birthday to Me | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | J. Lee Thompson |
| Written by | John C.W. Saxton, Peter Jobin, Timothy Bond |
| Produced by | John Dunning, André Link |
| Starring | Melissa Sue Anderson, Glenn Ford |
| Cinematography | Miklos Lente |
| Edited by | Debra Karen |
| Music by | Bo Harwood, Lance Rubin |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates | May 15, 1981 |
Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3.5 million |
| Box office | $10.6 million |
Happy Birthday to Me is a 1981 Canadian slasher film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Melissa Sue Anderson and Glenn Ford. The film was released by Columbia Pictures and has become a cult classic among fans of the genre.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The story revolves around Virginia "Ginny" Wainwright, a high school senior at the prestigious Crawford Academy. Ginny is part of the "Top Ten," an elite clique of the richest and most popular students. As her 18th birthday approaches, her friends begin to disappear one by one. Ginny, who has a history of psychological trauma and blackouts, starts to suspect that she might be the killer.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Melissa Sue Anderson as Virginia "Ginny" Wainwright
- Glenn Ford as Dr. David Faraday
- Lawrence Dane as Hal Wainwright
- Sharon Acker as Estelle Wainwright
- Frances Hyland as Mrs. Patterson
- Tracey E. Bregman as Ann Thomerson
- Jack Blum as Alfred Morris
- Matt Craven as Steve Maxwell
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was shot in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The screenplay was written by John C.W. Saxton, Peter Jobin, and Timothy Bond. The film's score was composed by Bo Harwood and Lance Rubin.
Reception[edit | edit source]
Upon its release, Happy Birthday to Me received mixed reviews from critics but has since gained a cult following. The film is noted for its creative and gruesome death scenes, which were a hallmark of the slasher genre during the early 1980s.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Happy Birthday to Me is often cited as an influential film in the slasher genre. It has been referenced in various other media and continues to be a popular choice for horror movie marathons and retrospectives.
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