Michael J. Di Gaetano Movies
Sinbad offers some unusual advice on how to make friends in this wacky comedy. Kevin Frankin (Sinbad) is a guy who dreams of starting his own business. However, getting it off the ground is another matter altogether, and soon Kevin discovers that the two loan sharks who fronted him money want to be paid, and paid promptly, otherwise Kevin will be spending some time in the hospital. On the run through an airport, Kevin is trying to find a way out when he overhears Gary Young (Phil Hartman) wondering where his friend is. It seems that Gary has arranged a reunion with an old friend from childhood, but since he hasn't seen him in 25 years, he has no idea what he looks like today, beyond the fact that he's black. Kevin fits the bill that far and claims to be Gary's long lost buddy, which Gary buys hook, line, and sinker. Gary seems to enjoy bonding with his old friend, and Kevin likes staying at Gary's fine home (and raiding his large icebox), but Kevin discovers that impersonating a stranger is a lot more complicated than he expected after he's forced to perform oral surgery and give a speech at a grade school "Career Day" presentation. However, this is all small potatoes on the "oh, no" scale when the loan sharks track Kevin back to Gary's home in the suburbs. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sinbad, Phil Hartman, (more)
- 1976
The Haunted, a supernatural thriller concerning demonic possession, witchcraft and mysterious deaths, was produced, written and directed by Michael DeBaetano and filmed in Arizona. An average thriller, the film contains some good moments and a veteran cast including Aldo Ray and Virginia Mayo. Michelle (Mayo) believes that she is possessed by the ghost of an Indian woman who was accused of witchcraft, banished from her tribe and left to die alone in the desert in the 1890's. Virginia is being used as a pawn in this tale of revenge from beyond the grave. The Haunted was also released as The Glass Cage, which should not be confused with the haunting, unique Spanish horror film of the same name. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide
