Born in 1956, Brian Backer emerged from New York's vibrant theater scene, where he won a Tony Award for his role in Woody Allen's The Floating Light Bulb. He made a memorable appearance in The Burning (1981), a hallmark of slasher cinema, where he navigates the tension of summer camp horror. Backer also showcased his comedic chops in Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987) and later appeared in Vamps (2012), blending humor with the supernatural. His diverse roles contribute to the eclectic mix of genres celebrated on SassyFlix.
Steel and Lace
Gaily Morton, a classical concert pianist, is raped by businessman Daniel Emerson. Her brother Albert takes time off from his career as a robot scientist to represent his sister at the criminal trial. However Daniel has gotten several of his friends to provide an alibi for the night of the rape, and he is found not guilty. Gaily is horrified by the verdict and commits suicide by jumping off the court building, despite her brother's pleas. Albert uses his knowledge of robotics to resurrect his sister as a cyborg, which he then sends after Daniel and his business partners - the men who provided false witness in court.
