Hollywood Boulevard (1976 film)
Hollywood Boulevard is a 1976 American satirical exploitation film directed by Allan Arkush and Joe Dante (in their respective directorial debuts), and starring Candice Rialson, Paul Bartel, and Mary Woronov. It follows an aspiring actress who has just arrived in Los Angeles, only to be hired by a reckless B movie film studio where she bears witness to a series of gruesome and fatal on-set accidents. The film blends elements of the comedy, thriller, and slasher film genres.
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Theatrical release poster by John Solie | |
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| Written by | Danny Opatoshu |
| Produced by | Jon Davison |
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| Cinematography | Jamie Anderson |
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| Music by | Andrew Stein |
Production company | New World Pictures |
| Distributed by | New World Pictures |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $54,039 |
| Box office | $1 million (North American rentals) |
The film was made as a result of a bet between producers Jon Davison and Roger Corman to make the cheapest ever film for New World Pictures. This was accomplished by extensive use of footage from other New World films, and it features a number of references and inside-jokes to the studio's previous features. Principal photography took place in October 1975 over a ten-day period on a budget of $54,000.