Obsession
2026 · Horror · Thriller
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Film / 1979
The Driller Killer
Directed by
Abel Ferrara
An artist slowly goes insane while struggling to pay his bills, work on his paintings, and care for his two female roommates, which leads him taking to the streets of New York after dark and randomly killing derelicts with a power drill.
The story
An artist slowly goes insane while struggling to pay his bills, work on his paintings, and care for his two female roommates, which leads him taking to the streets of New York after dark and randomly killing derelicts with a power drill.
Cast
Abel FerraraReno Miller (as Jimmy Laine)
Carolyn SmithCarol Slaughter (as Carolyn Marz)
Pamela BergmanPamela Bergling (as Baybi Day)
Harry SchultzDalton Briggs
Alan WynrothAl the Landlord
Maria HelhoskiThe Nun
James O'HaraMan in Church
Richard HoworthStephen - Carol's Husband
Louis MascoloKnife Victim
Tommy SantoraAttacker
Rita GoodingTV Spot
Chuck SaafTV Spot
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Gary CohenVoice-over (voice)
Janet DaileyGirl at Audition
Joyce FinneyGirl at Audition
Butch MorrisSidewalk Begger
Paul FitzeKid on Street
John FitzeKid on Street
Karl MetnerKid on Street
Chris AmatoKid on Street
Rich BokunKid on Street
Michael CanosaKid on Street
Greg SchirriraKid on Street
Thomas BaezaKid on Street
Frank HazzardMan Waiting for Bus (as Frank Hazard)
John Paul McIntyreMan Waiting for Bus (as Jack MacIntyre)
John CoulakisHallway Derelict
Lanny TaylorRooftop Derelict
Peter YellenBus Stop Derelict
Steve CoxEmpire State Derelict
Stephen SingerStreet Corner Derelict
Tom ConstantineStreet Corner Derelict
Anthony PiccianoSidewalk and Street Derelict
Bob DeFrankFire Escape Derelict (as Bob De Frank)
D.A. MetrovTony Coca-Cola (guitar) (as Rhodney Montreal)
Dickey BittnerRitchy (bass)
Steve BrownSteve (drums)
Laurie Y. TaylorTony's Girlfriend
Trixie SlyManager
Andrea ChildsFriend
Hallie ColettaFriend
Victoria KeilerFriend
Claire MailerFriend
Paula NicholsFriend
Jack A. O'ConnellRooftop Victim (uncredited)
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