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The Final Terror (1983): Cast & Plot

The Final Terror (1983) movie poster

The Final Terror is a 1983 horror thriller directed by Andrew Davis, starring Lori Butler as Lori, Daryl Hannah and Rachel Ward. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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The Final Terror (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Andrew Davis
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Final Terror About?

The premise of The Final Terror without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Unaware they have awakened a mysterious force, a group of friends set out for a weekend of hiking, camping and relaxation. Their adventure turns deadly when a reclusive backwoods woman discovers them on her territory, forcing them into a desperate fight for survival.

The Final Terror Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • slasher
  • stalker
  • characters killed one by one
  • camping
  • male rear nudity
  • bare chested male
  • male nudity
  • woods
  • grindhouse film
  • psychotronic film
  • sex scene
  • year 1981
+38 more
  • killed during sex
  • b movie
  • b horror
  • 1980s
  • sexploitation
  • female feet
  • forest
  • backwoods
  • torturer
  • evil woman
  • slaughter
  • briefs
  • male underwear
  • three word title
  • booby trap
  • villainess
  • screaming
  • backwoods slasher
  • trap
  • hillbilly horror
  • feral
  • man killed
  • west coast of the united states
  • slasher horror
  • group
  • scene before opening credits
  • motorcycle
  • motorcycle crash
  • riding a motorcycle
  • tripwire
  • missionary position
  • handsome man
  • dead body hanging from a tree upside down
  • scream
  • limping
  • death of boyfriend
  • woman wears shorts
  • deer
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Cast & crew

The Final Terror Cast & Characters

Lori Butler leads the cast as Lori, with Daryl Hannah as Windy and Rachel Ward as Margaret. Directed by Andrew Davis; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Final Terror

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From the director

More from Andrew Davis

More films directed by Andrew Davis, best-rated first: The Fugitive, Holes, Code of Silence and Under Siege.

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Plot

The Final Terror Plot Summary

What happens in The Final Terror from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A young couple named Jim and Lori lose control of their motorbike while riding through a dense forest. With Jim hurt, she returns in search of help, only to find Jim dead hanging from a tree, and soon afterwards is killed by a hidden trap.

Full summary

The whole story of The Final Terror, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Final Terror?

9 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 the name of the young couple who encounter danger at the start of the film?

Details

The Final Terror Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “The Forest Primeval” and “Terror Eyes - Kopfjagd in Boston”.

Also known as
  • The Forest Primeval
  • Terror Eyes - Kopfjagd in Boston
  • Todesfalle am Mill Creek
  • Schreie der Nacht
  • Horror am Mill Creek
  • Angst - Das Camp des Schreckens
  • Vildmarkens hemmelighed
  • Terror Final
  • 终极恐惧
  • Krwawy biwak
  • 더 파이널 테러

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FAQ

The Final Terror FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Final Terror?

The Final Terror runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Final Terror released?

The Final Terror was released on May 1, 1983.

Who directed The Final Terror?

The Final Terror was directed by Andrew Davis.

More films by Andrew Davis

Who is in the cast of The Final Terror?

The Final Terror stars Lori Butler as Lori, Daryl Hannah as Windy and Rachel Ward as Margaret, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Final Terror have a post-credit scene?

No. The Final Terror has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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