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Horror thriller

Junior (1985): Cast

Junior (1985) movie poster

Junior is a 1985 horror thriller directed by Jim Hanley, starring Jeremy Ratchford as Junior, Suzanne DeLaurentiis and Ken Roberts. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Junior (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Jim Hanley
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Junior About?

The premise of Junior without spoilers.

Two hardened female ex‑cons, K.C. and Jo, set out to build a marina on a Texas lake, hoping for a fresh start. Their plans are thwarted by hostile locals who guard the shoreline, but the real danger arrives in the form of Junior, a dim‑witted, violent redneck. With his mother’s blessing, he hunts the women, turning their new life into a nightmare.

Junior Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • redneck horror
  • drunk girl
  • dead woman with protruding tongue
  • female nudity
  • slasher horror
  • redneck
  • marina
  • one word title
  • slasher
  • houseboat
  • serial killer
  • shot in the chest
+26 more
  • burned alive
  • arson
  • caught in a net
  • speedboat
  • dog
  • dead dog
  • leech
  • sheriff
  • prison
  • molotov cocktail
  • female topless nudity
  • casual sex
  • boathouse
  • wet t shirt
  • nudity
  • insane man
  • death
  • murder
  • chainsaw
  • power tool
  • ex convict
  • terror
  • small town
  • sadist
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Junior Cast & Characters

Jeremy Ratchford leads the cast as Junior, with Suzanne DeLaurentiis as K.C. and Ken Roberts as Sheriff. Directed by Jim Hanley; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Junior

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Details

Junior Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “A Cut Above” and “Hot Water”.

Also known as
  • A Cut Above
  • Hot Water
  • Operation: Hot Water - Junior mit der Kettensäge

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FAQ

Junior FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Junior, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Junior?

Junior runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Junior released?

Junior was released on September 13, 1985.

Who directed Junior?

Junior was directed by Jim Hanley.

More films by Jim Hanley

Who is in the cast of Junior?

Junior stars Jeremy Ratchford as Junior, Suzanne DeLaurentiis as K.C. and Ken Roberts as Sheriff, among 6 credited actors.

Does Junior have a post-credit scene?

No. Junior has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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