Hy Pyke, born in 1935 in Los Angeles, California, carved a niche for himself in the realm of cult cinema with his manic performances. He is perhaps best remembered for his roles in Dolemite (1975) and Lemora: A Child's Tale of the Supernatural (1973), where his distinctive raspy voice and physical comedy brought a unique flair to the screen. With a background in theatre from UCLA, Pyke's career spanned various genres, including blaxploitation and horror, as seen in Nightmare in Blood (1978) and Spawn of the Slithis (1978). His ability to embody bizarre characters made him a memorable presence in the world of grindhouse and exploitation films.
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A young boy named Tommy sees his father murdered by his grandfather in a brutal satanic ritual on Halloween night. Years later, as Tommy's grandfather attempts to initiate him into the cult, a mysterious killer begins preying on the people closest to Tommy.
