The Trap Door(1980)
The Trap Door Synopsis
A Nietzschian parable on the fate of innocence, THE TRAP DOOR follows the mishaps of Jeremy (John Ahearn) as he is fired by his boss (Jenny Holzer), gets laughed out of court by Judge Gary Indiana, loses his girlfriend to sleazy Richard Prince, is hustled by prospective employer (Bill Rice) and mauled by predatory bird-women. Finally, he seeks the help of a shrink (the legendary Jack Smith) who turns out to be the most demented of all.
The Trap Door (1980) is a drama film directed by Beth B, released on September 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars John Ahearn, Coleen Fitzgibbon, Mary Fogarty and Robin Harvey. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Beth B
- Writers:
- Scott B, Beth B
- Producers:
- Beth B, Scott B
- Production:
- B Movies
- Status:
- Released
The Trap Door Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Ahearn
John Ahearn
as Jeremy
- Coleen Fitzgibbon
Coleen Fitzgibbon
as Movie Actress
- Mary Fogarty
Mary Fogarty
as Ms. Hanimex
- Robin Harvey
Robin Harvey
as Secretary
Jenny Holzer
as Ms. Fist
Gary Indiana
as Judge
- Dani Johnson
Dani Johnson
as Girl Friend
- Richard Prince
Richard Prince
as Dickie
Marcia Resnick
as Bird Woman
William Rice
as Fuller Brush Man
Jack Smith
as Dr. Shrinkelstein
- Robin Winters
Robin Winters
as Movie Actor
Key crew
Directed by Beth B, written by Scott B and Beth B, produced by Beth B and Scott B.
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The Trap Door Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Trap Door – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Trap Door online?
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Who stars in The Trap Door?
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The main cast of The Trap Door (1980) includes John Ahearn, Coleen Fitzgibbon, Mary Fogarty, Robin Harvey and Jenny Holzer. The film was directed by Beth B. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Trap Door released?
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The Trap Door was released on September 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Trap Door worth watching?
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The Trap Door (1980) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.