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The Comeback

The Comeback

Millions loved him, could someone hate him enough to kill and kill again?

19785.61h 40m

Overview

A singer holes up at a sinister estate to write new songs for his act. His ex-wife is brutally murdered, and the killer may be stalking him next.

Directed by Pete Walker
Written by Murray Smith
Produced by Pete Walker
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Top Cast

Jack Jones

Jack Jones

Nick Cooper

Pamela Stephenson

Pamela Stephenson

Linda Everett

David Doyle

David Doyle

Webster Jones

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Psychiatrist

Holly Palance

Holly Palance

Gail

Sheila Keith

Sheila Keith

Mrs. B

Bill Owen

Bill Owen

Mr. B

P

Peter Turner

Harry Cunningham

June Chadwick

June Chadwick

Nurse

Penny Irving

Penny Irving

Themes & Keywords

pop starproto-slasher

About The Comeback

The Comeback is a horror, mystery film released in 1978 exploring themes of pop star, proto-slasher. Directed by Pete Walker, it stars Jack Jones, Pamela Stephenson, David Doyle. A singer holes up at a sinister estate to write new songs for his act. His ex-wife is brutally murdered, and the killer may be stalking him next.

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