The Borrower [Blu-ray]

Director: John McNaughton John McNaughton

Overview

John McNaughton's flawed but interesting follow-up to Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer languished in distribution limbo for years before its brief theatrical run and subsequent video release. It presents a completely different breed of killer: an alien criminal who is exiled to life on Earth in human form. As if that weren't punishment enough, the creature's human guise is susceptible to frequent head-eruptions, creating the constant need for replacement heads. This leads to a grim and violent series of episodes in which the creature pops the tops of various citizens, ranging from a kindly, homeless eccentric (Antonio Fargas) to a lascivious doctor (Tony Amendola)... at one point, he even "borrows" the head of a dog! Following the trail of discarded heads are two cops (Rae Dawn Chong and Don Gordon), who eventually begin to suspect they're not dealing with the M.O. of the average serial killer. A few creative plot twists (particularly at the conclusion), grim atmosphere and generally good performances enliven this one-note material, which nevertheless fails to measure up to the harrowing, character-driven horror of McNaughton's acclaimed debut feature.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/17/2021
UPC:	0826663219005
Original Release:	1989
Source:	Shout Factory
Language:	English
Time:	1:30:00
Sales rank:	16,697

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Rae Dawn Chong	Diana Pierce
Don Gordon	Charles Krieger,Connie,Connie
Antonio Fargas	Julius
Tom Towles	Bob Laney
Neil Giuntoli	Scully
Madchen Amick	Megan
Larry Pennell	Captain Scarcelli
Tony Amendola	Dr. Cheever
Robert Dryer	Borrower/Human
Richard Wharton	Alien Pilot
Bentley Mitchum	Kip
Geri Betzler	Astrid
Tami Clatterbuck	Michele Chodiss
Tom Allard	Ruben Whitefeather
Darryl Shelley	Druggie,Bandmember
Lorrie Marlow	Nurse Wilson
John Martinuzzi	Man Outside Bar
Mark Rosenblatt	Locker Attendant
Tracy Arnold	Nurse
Sam Scarber	Cop
B.J. Barie	Lance
Rob Williams	Bandmember,Desk Nurse
Steve Landi	Bandmember
Will Gotay	1st Paramedic
Christopher MacLean	2nd Paramedic
Steve DeClark	3rd Paramedic
Pamela Norris	Hooker
Will Robinson	Guard,Guard
Cindy Folkerson	Female Guard
Jack Lightsy	1st FBI
Chad Taylor	2nd FBI
Stuart Cornfeld	Police Photographer
Rif Hutton	Newscaster
Heath Jobes	Weatherman
Gregory Wolf	Prisoner
Zoe Trilling	Astrid
Stuart Cornfield	Police Photographer
Steven Jones	Composer
Ken Hale	Composer
Robert McNaughton	Composer

Technical Credits

Richard Fire

Mason Nage

William H. Coleman	Executive Producer
Steven A. Jones	Producer
John McNaughton	Director
R.P. Sekon	Producer
Richard Fire	Screenwriter
Mason Nage	Screenwriter