Linda Shayne
Biography: Linda Shayne graduated from UC Berkeley, worked in mental hospitals and has written articles about San Quentin Prison ex-offenders, before she became a writer and director in film and TV. Shayne has written movies for IMAGINE, SHOWTIME and DISNEY and directed for PARAMOUNT, NICKELODEON and WARNER BROS. Recently. Shayne wrote & directed a documentary about a Thai transwoman billionaire. American/Canadian, dual citizen, Linda Shayne created a dramedy TV series for QUINCY JONES and QDE, two animated TV series for WARNER BROS. and in 2022 Shayne created a dramedy TV series to film in Asia. Shayne is an award-winning writer director. Shayne won a Best Feature Screenplay award for her newest crime thriller at the FLORENCE FILM AWARDS in 2022, and she won Best Thriller award at HRIFF 2022, a Best Director award at the FREEDOM FESTIVAL in 2019 as well as a Top 10 Feature Screenplay Finalist at CINEQUEST 2020. Shayne developed a dramatic film for MUSE ENT. of Montreal and X-FILME of Germany and she wrote a romantic comedy for PATRIOT ENTERTAINMENT of Los Angeles. Shayne first directed a film starring Ned Beatty, Neil Patrick Harris, Thora Birch and Shelley Winters. PURPLE PEOPLE EATER garnered actress Thora Birch a Youth in Film Award. Shayne also directed UNDERCOVER KID release by WARNER BROS. and aired on HBO Family and she directed LITTLE GHOST for KUSHNER-LOCKE, released by PARAMOUNT. Shayne won a TELLY AWARD for her writing on the HARD HAT HARRY kids’ series and she recently wrote a children’s book that was illustrated by Emmy Award winning animator, Art Leonardi. Shayne wrote the English translation of Dord Krstic’s non-fiction book: “Mileva and Albert Einstein: Their Love and Scientific Collaboration” sold at the Einstein Museum House in Switzerland.
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Screwballs
1983-04-01
Screwballs
Overview: Welcome to T & A High, where the entire student body including campus virgin Purity Busch, chronic masturbator Melvin Jerkovski, repressed Principal Stuckoff and blonde bombshell Bootsie Goodhead all must rise to the challenges of freshman breast exams, bikini cheerleader attacks, inappropriate uses of bowling ball holes and much more.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-04-01
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Humanoids from the Deep
1980-05-01
Humanoids from the Deep
Overview: After a new cannery introduces scientifically augmented salmon to a seaside town in the Pacific Northwest, a species of mysterious, mutated sea creatures begin killing the men and raping the women.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-01
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The Lost Empire
1984-06-22
The Lost Empire
Overview: A police officer and her two companions battle an evil genius with diabolical plans to destroy the world. Whoever can find the three sacred jewels can anticipate total power.
Genres: Adventure Action Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-06-22
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Lovely But Deadly
1981-06-19
Lovely But Deadly
Overview: A cheerleader goes undercover to fight drug dealers because her brother OD'd and her fellow cheerleaders are hooked.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-06-19
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Out of Bounds
1986-07-25
Out of Bounds
Overview: Farm boy Daryl Cage's parents ship him off to the big city to live with his brother, hoping he will have a better life there. After a baggage mixup at the airport, Daryl finds himself in possession of a drug cache, which a ruthless drug dealer wants back. The dealer murders Daryl's brother and the small town boy ends up all alone in the big city, being pursued by both the drug dealer and the police, who suspect him of the murder.
Genres: Drama Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-25
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Graduation Day
1981-05-01
Graduation Day
Overview: After the death of a high school track star during a race, a mysterious killer in a fencing mask begins murdering her friends and teachers.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-05-01
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Munchie
1992-05-15
Munchie
Overview: No friends. The new school sucks. And Mom is in love with a sleazy research doctor. Pretty bleak. That’s how life looks to ten-year-old Gage when suddenly, into his world pops the magical Munchie. Munchie is the ever-hungry and hilarious mysterious creature from another world who delivers flying pizzas and brings on the parties! With the help of Munchie and loony Professor Cruikshank, Gage evens the score on his school’s bullies as well as his mom’s boyfriend and has the greatest summer ever!
Genres: Family Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-05-15
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Leprechaun 3
1995-06-27
Leprechaun 3
Overview: It was a normal night in Las Vegas, Nevada, all the lights were flashing brightly, until a man with one hand, one eye, and one leg walks into a pawn shop with a statue of a hideous looking Leprechaun. The owner claims it's a good luck charm. The statue also wore a medallion around it's neck. The careless pawn shop owner took off the medallion setting the Leprechaun free...
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-27
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Munchie Strikes Back
1994-08-01
Munchie Strikes Back
Overview: The magical Munchie is back, and if he gets in any more trouble it's off to the dullest constellation in the galaxy. Staying out of trouble has never been easy for Munchie, but this time he gives it his best shot. He is sent to earth and finds himself in the company of the McClelland family. As he proves himself, he becomes mixed up in the family's many problems. Munchie does his best to fulfill his duty on Earth, but not without getting involved in a little mischief. Written by Concorde - New Horizons.
Genres: Fantasy Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-01
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No Man's Land
1987-10-23
No Man's Land
Overview: A rookie cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of car thieves led by smooth and charming Ted. The rookie becomes too involved and starts to enjoy the thrill and lifestyle of the game, and becomes romanticly involved with the leaders sister.
Genres: Action Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-23
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Not of This Earth
1988-05-20
Not of This Earth
Overview: An alien arrives on Earth looking to take human blood in an attempt to preserve his dying planet.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-20
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My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn
1985-01-21
My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn
Overview: The life and wanton times of Errol Flynn
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-21
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Daddy's Boys
1988-06-11
Daddy's Boys
Overview: A dark comedy set in 1930s America. Jimmy and Christie become celebrity bank robbers whose stardom ends in a bloody shootout when Daddy's Boys catch up with them.
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-06-11
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Purple People Eater
1988-12-01
Purple People Eater
Overview: A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are being evicted by their greedy landlord.
Genres: Comedy Family Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-01
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Big Bad Mama II
1987-10-01
Big Bad Mama II
Overview: Wilma McClatchie and her daughters return to a life of crime and vow vengeance against the evil land baron who foreclosed on their home.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-01
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