On this day May 7, 1982, the horror thriller Death Valley premiered in theaters all over the U.S. Directed by Dick Richards, the film followed a young boy who becomes the target of a serial killer while on a road trip with his mother and her new boyfriend through the Arizona desert. The cast featured Paul Le Mat, Catherine Hicks, Stephen McHattie, Wilford Brimley, Peter Billingsley, and Edward Herrmann.
Set against the eerie and desolate backdrop of the Southwest, the film mixed slasher tension with psychological suspense and featured strong performances from its cast, including a young Peter Billingsley before his iconic role in A Christmas Story.
Fun fact: Although not a major box office hit, Death Valley gained a following through home video and late night cable airings in the 80s.
Set against the eerie and desolate backdrop of the Southwest, the film mixed slasher tension with psychological suspense and featured strong performances from its cast, including a young Peter Billingsley before his iconic role in A Christmas Story.
Fun fact: Although not a major box office hit, Death Valley gained a following through home video and late night cable airings in the 80s.
