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Happy Birthday to Me 1981

A young woman trying to move on from a difficult breakup finds comfort in her independence and new friendships in a bustling city. However, her newfound peace is threatened when she becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery involving hidden forces and unsettling secrets that plunge her into a web of suspense.

A young woman trying to move on from a difficult breakup finds comfort in her independence and new friendships in a bustling city. However, her newfound peace is threatened when she becomes entangled in a dangerous mystery involving hidden forces and unsettling secrets that plunge her into a web of suspense.

Does Happy Birthday to Me have end credit scenes?

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Happy Birthday to Me does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Happy Birthday to Me

Explore the complete cast of Happy Birthday to Me, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Ratings and Reviews for Happy Birthday to Me

See how Happy Birthday to Me is rated across major platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Compare audience scores and critic reviews to understand where Happy Birthday to Me stands among top-rated movies in its genre.


Metacritic

24

Metascore

4.5

User Score

IMDb

6.0 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

60

%

User Score

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Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Happy Birthday to Me

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At Crawford Academy in Massachusetts, life takes a dark turn for Bernadette, portrayed by Lesleh Donaldson, as she leaves her night classes to meet friends. After a tense encounter with the strict headmistress, Mrs. Patterson, played by Frances Hyland, she is attacked in her car by a mysterious figure clad in black gloves. Feigning death momentarily, Bernadette manages to escape but not before the attacker tragically slashes her throat with a straight razor.

Later that night, at a nearby inn, a group of students including Virginia, portrayed by Melissa Sue Anderson, gather and wonder about her lateness. Tension escalates when Alfred, an unsettling taxidermist played by Jack Blum, joins them. The carefree atmosphere shifts again when Rudi, played by David Eisner, enrages local residents with a prank involving Alfred’s pet mouse, leading the friends to a risky decision to drive over a rising drawbridge.

Virginia’s ghostly connection to her late mother becomes evident as she visits her grave. Her emotional state is further complicated when she begins experiencing haunting flashbacks of an operating room scene due to her previous accident, as revealed by Dr. David Faraday, portrayed by Glenn Ford. During a dirt bike race, Virginia’s romantic interest, Etienne, tries to impress her but soon suffers a horrific fate, as he is brutally attacked, leaving the group shocked.

As the retrieve mystery deepens, Virginia and her friend Ann, played by Tracey E. Bregman, make a shocking discovery at Alfred’s house, leading them to confront a chilling reality about Bernadette’s disappearance. Following a series of escalating deaths linked to their friend group, Virginia struggles with memories of her mother and her trauma. As if in a psychological spiral, Virginia increasingly finds herself in perilous situations, including a terrifying showdown in the bell tower.

Amid the panic, Virginia’s father, played by Lawrence Dane, leaves town, promising to return for her 18th birthday. But the celebration turns into a nightmare of betrayal and murder, culminating in a gruesome birthday party where Virginia gruesomely dispatches her friends. In a shocking twist, it’s revealed that her seemingly innocent friend Ann is orchestrating the horror as part of a twisted scheme of revenge linked to their familial ties.

As the night spirals out of control, and in a shocking revelation, Virginia realizes that she has been a pawn in Ann’s deadly game, leading her to an even darker destiny. > “Dear God, what have you done?!” cries a horrified policeman as he confronts Virginia holding the bloody knife, leaving her fate hanging in the balance as she faces the repercussions of the chaotic night marked by deceit, murder, and the loss of innocence.

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Happy Birthday to Me (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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Cars Featured in Happy Birthday to Me

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Explore all cars featured in Happy Birthday to Me, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Audi

1978

5000 C2

Audi

1980

5000 C2

BMW

1974

2002

Buick

1980

Skylark

Chevrolet

1974

Camaro

Chevrolet

1975

Corvette Stingray C3

Chevrolet

1975

Monza

Datsun

1970

240Z

Ford

1974

Thunderbird

GMC

1973

C-Series

Happy Birthday to Me Themes and Keywords

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Happy Birthday to Me Other Names and Titles

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'n Moord Verjaardag С днём рождения меня Ab in die Ewigkeit Compleanno di sangue Happy birthday souhaitez ne jamais être invité Feliz Aniversário Para Mim Boldog születésnapom Kanlı Yaş Günü Cumpleaños mortal 해피 버스데이 투 미 祝我生日快乐 Feliz cumpleaños para mi Všechno nejlepší k mým narozeninám Blodig fødselsdag Upiorne urodziny

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Other Names for Happy Birthday to Me

Explore the alternate titles, translations, and working names for Happy Birthday to Me. Learn how the film is known in different regions, languages, and releases, and discover the variations that reflect its cultural reach and marketing choices.


'n Moord Verjaardag С днём рождения меня Ab in die Ewigkeit Compleanno di sangue Happy birthday souhaitez ne jamais être invité Feliz Aniversário Para Mim Boldog születésnapom Kanlı Yaş Günü Cumpleaños mortal 해피 버스데이 투 미 祝我生日快乐 Feliz cumpleaños para mi Všechno nejlepší k mým narozeninám Blodig fødselsdag Upiorne urodziny

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