Lurkers, a horror movie from 1987, centers around a woman who is plagued by visions of her deceased mother and apparitions of the dead. The film is directed by Roberta Findlay, with Christine Moore, Gary Warner, and Marina Taylor playing primary roles. This article offers more interesting details and behind-the-scenes facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Lurkers was shot in various locations in New York City, U.S.A. These included Washington Heights, the Henry Hudson Parkway, and the broader New York City area. The filming took place from May 3 of 1987 to July of that same year.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christine Moore | Cathy |
| Gary Warner | Bob |
| Marina Taylor | Monica |
| Roy MacArthur | Desmond |
| Peter Oliver-Norman | Steve |
| Nancy Groff | Rita |
| Dana Nardelli | Young Cathy |
| Lauren Ruane | Ghost Child |
| C.C. Banks | Agnes |
| Gil Newsom | Phil |
| Eva Baumann | Guardian Angel |
| Ruth Collins | Jane – Model |
| Gregory Sullivan | Lurker 1 |
| Timothy Rule | Lurker 2 |
| Jeanette Smith | Lurker 3 |
| Steve Villalobos | Lurker 4 |
| Lynne Nonnenmacher | Lurker 5 |
| Bonnie Sterner | Lurker 6 |
| Jeffrey Wallach | Salesman |
| Wayne Burcham | John – Cathy’s father |
| Jodi Armstrong | Cathy’s Friend |
| William Titus | Asst. Engineer |
| Elka Shapiro | Jump-Rope Girl |
| Dayna Shapiro | Jump-Rope Girl |
| Janeen Rossi | Jump-Rope Girl |
| Danielle Leonard | Jump-Rope Girl |
| Tara Lyn Catanzaro | Jump-Rope Girl |
| Deanna Rossi | Jump-Rope Girl |
| Christina Rossi | Jump-Rope Girl |
| Florence Galperin | Woman in Menage |
| Shana Seer Gaskill | Musician |
| Ric Frank | Musician |
| Moira Tobey | Musician |
| Rob Anderson | Lurker (uncredited) |
| Maitland McDonagh | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Debbie Rochon | Evil Host (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- While shooting one of the scenes during a nighttime thunderstorm, a crew member came close to getting electrocuted.
- The film was camouflaged under different names in different countries like “Sombras diabolicas” in Spain, “Home Sweet Home” in Italy, and “Sacrificio diabólico” in Mexico.
- Lastly, the plot revolves around a woman whose brother, a priest, blames her for their mother killing their father and attempting to take her life, too. It progresses into a trippy narrative where dark and strange events unfold in her old apartment building.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Washington Heights, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8417082
- Longitude: -73.9393554
- Place ID: ChIJyzs3Vpz2wokRBAVKClFzdR4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Washington Heights, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Henry Hudson Parkway, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8403377
- Longitude: -73.9461128
- Place ID: ChIJM4OGdyD0wokR36ThFhj562M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Henry Hudson Pkwy, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
