Blood Hook
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| Directed by | Jim Mallon |
| Produced by | David Herbert |
| Written by | Larry Edgerton John Galligan |
| Starring | Mark Jacobs Lisa Todd Patrick Danz Sara Hauser Christopher Whiting |
| Music by |
Thomas A. Naunas |
| Cinematography | Marsha Kahm |
| Edited by | Marsha Kahm |
| Distributed by | Troma Entertainment |
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Release date
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1986 |
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Running time
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92 minutes |
| Language | English |
Blood Hook is a 1986 horror film distributed by Troma Entertainment. The film was premiered at the MIFED Film Market in October 1986 and released in the USA in April 1987.
The plot of the film revolves around a murderer killing fishermen with an oversized fishhook during a Wisconsin fishing festival. The movie was shot on location in the community of Hayward, Wisconsin; the town's landmark giant fiberglass muskie is prominently featured in the film. The production was originally entitled Muskie Madness, and many of the films crew will still refer to it by that title, however when picked up for distribution Troma insisted the title be changed. Though very much a low-budget production Blood Hook is distinguished from the other slasher flicks of the time by its quirky sense of macabre, tongue-in-cheek humor.
Although the film wasn't successful, its director, Jim Mallon, and lyricist/key grip Kevin Murphy later went on to work on the popular cult television program Mystery Science Theater 3000. Movie poster illustrated by artist Tricia Zimic.
The film has been released on VHS by several companies including Paramount Home Entertainment and Troma Entertainment. It was released on DVD as part of the Troma Triple B-Header set in 2004.
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