Point of Terror (1971): Cast & Plot
Point of Terror is a 1971 horror thriller directed by Alex Nicol, starring Peter Carpenter as Tony Trelos, Dyanne Thorne and Joel Marston. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Alex Nicol
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Crown International Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Point of Terror About?
The premise of Point of Terror without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tormented by ancient demons that lurk in the subconscious, a vulnerable nightclub singer is plagued by vivid nightmares of infidelity and murder. When she awakens, the horrifying visions feel alarmingly real, forcing her to confront whether the terror is merely a dream or a sinister reality threatening her very sanity.
Point of Terror Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- big breasts
- breast
- breasts
- female rear nudity
- erotica
- female star appears topless
- erotic thriller
- stripping
- sex in a swimming pool
- smoking marijuana
- female nudity
- nudity
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- grindhouse film
- exploitation film
- exploitation
- american horror
- american cinema
- 1970s
- independent horror
- low budget film
- psychotronic film
- blackmail threat
- singer
- nightclub
- bar
- bar singer
- bartender
- nightmare
- bad dream
- performance
- performance dancing
- dance scene
- performance singing
- dream sequence
- waking up screaming
- camera shot of mouth
- close up of mouth
- sleeping shirtless
- woman in swimsuit
- man in swimsuit
- beach
- sunbathing
- sleeping on a beach
- man wears shorts
- male star appears in swimsuit
- female star appears in swimsuit
- woman wears a bikini
- barefoot male
- man in a wheelchair
- man in pajamas
Point of Terror Cast & Characters
Peter Carpenter leads the cast as Tony Trelos, with Dyanne Thorne as Andrea Hiliard and Joel Marston as Martin Hilliard. Directed by Alex Nicol; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alex Nicol
- Peter Carpenter as Tony Trelos
- Dyanne Thorne as Andrea Hiliard
- Joel Marston as Martin Hilliard
- Paula Mitchell as Sally
Also Starring in Point of Terror
· 4 more- Lory Hansen Helayne Hilliard
- Al Dunlap Charlie
- Leslie Simms Fran
- Ernest A. Charles Detective
Point of Terror Plot Summary
What happens in Point of Terror from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tony Trelos, Peter Carpenter, a smooth-talking lounge singer, is approached on a sunny California beach by a striking, wealthy woman named Andrea Hilliard, Dyanne Thorne. She reveals that her husband, Martin Hilliard, Joel Marston, owns a record label, and she hints at an opportunity that could change Tony’s career. That evening, Andrea attends Tony’s regular oceanside club performance and quietly offers him a recording deal that promises fame and control over his own music. Tempted by the possibility of a breakout, Tony begins a clandestine affair with Andrea, and, as the relationship deepens, he starts to drift away from Sally, Paula Mitchell, an old flame who had supported him from the start.
Full summary
The whole story of Point of Terror, scene by scene
Point of Terror Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Point of Terror.
How Well Do You Know Point of Terror?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Tony Trelos's profession?
Cars in Point of Terror
3 cars on screen, including the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman W100 and the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu.
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman W100 Minor role -
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Background role -
1969 Mercury Cougar Background role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Terror at Tenkiller, Terror Night and Nightmares Come at Night.
Point of Terror FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Point of Terror, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Point of Terror?
Point of Terror runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Point of Terror released?
Point of Terror was released on October 1, 1971.
Who directed Point of Terror?
Point of Terror was directed by Alex Nicol.
More films by Alex Nicol Who is in the cast of Point of Terror?
Point of Terror stars Peter Carpenter as Tony Trelos, Dyanne Thorne as Andrea Hiliard and Joel Marston as Martin Hilliard, among 8 credited actors.
Does Point of Terror have a post-credit scene?
No. Point of Terror has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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