Tim Ritter Movies
Truth or Dare director Tim Ritter takes inspiration from the long-running television series Cops to craft this satirical mockumentary following the unlawful exploits of a graveyard shift policeman on a mission to blow-up the criminal underworld. By day Officer Gus Kimble (Joel D. Wynkoop) goes by the nickname "Officer Friendly," but when night falls and the bad guys come out to play, this dirty cop puts his playful persona away. Armed with an attitude that's even bigger than his nightstick, Officer Friendly goes rogue while cleaning up the streets in his own special way. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1998
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The bad guy in the horror film Screaming for Sanity: Truth or Dare Part III believes that too many people are acquiring fame and fortune because of the actions of a serial killer. The bad guy hunts down those people and dispatches of them. One man is trailing the killer, hoping to capture him before another victim turns up. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Murder runs in the family bloodline, and the only hope to stop a brother and sister who share an insatiable appetite for killing lies in a father-and-daughter police team in this blood-spattered effort from low-budget horror legend Tim Ritter. As the bodies pile up and the blood flows in rivers, every taboo is transcended. When a startling connection between the killers and the duo who longs to put an end to their murderous rampage raises the stakes of their deadly cat-and-mouse game, the stage is set for an explosive finale that is bound to blow the mind of even the most jaded gore-hound. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kathy Willets
A number of men with a reason to kill must deal with the actions of another man who is spilling blood in a wealthy Florida suburb in this violent thriller. After years of chronic infidelity, Gary Bloch (Kevin Scott Crawford) is getting his comeuppance when he learns that his wife, Traci (Patricia Paul), is having an affair. Driven mad by jealousy, Gary confides his thoughts of killing his spouse to Dan Hess (Joel D. Wynkoop), a longtime friend who works as a police detective, and is also involved in a destructive sexual relationship. As he tries to reassure his friend and convince him not to kill himself or someone else, Dan remembers that Gary's cousin is Mike Strauber, a notorious local serial killer. Wondering if there might be a familial link in Gary and Mike's desire to turn to violence, Dan discusses this notion with David Siedow (Kermit Christman), a local psychiatrist with a history of working with criminals. Dan's real reason for visiting David is to establish Gary as a possible suspect when Dan kills his troublesome girlfriend, as well as Traci. However, while David is on to Dan's scheme, this makes things all the more puzzling for him when another killer arrives on the scene. Wicked Games is a loose follow-up to an earlier direct-to-video feature from writer and director Tim Ritter. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
A virtually plotless excuse for an interminable parade of repulsive (and amateurish) gore effects, this movie's psycho-killer scenario involves the manic antics of the oddly-named Asbestos Felt as he acts on the jealous delusion that his wife is engaged in affairs with their neighbors, friends, family, guests, handymen, and so on. The sadistic and splattery murders are presented amid hallucinogenic flashes of light, as if to signal to gorehounds where to pay close attention. Assorted depravities include decapitation, TV-set electrocution and dismemberment by lawn mower. The climax is stolen from the notorious Joe Spinell sleazefest Maniac -- a film which, though thoroughly disgusting in its own right, is far slicker-looking than this serving of direct-to-video tripe. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide
- 1986
In the thriller Truth or Dare?, the popular schoolyard game becomes a lethal adult threat. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
