Richard Masur, born in 1948, is an American actor known for his versatile roles in cult cinema. He appears in Semi-Tough (1977), where he navigates the world of competitive football alongside a stellar cast, and The Mean Season (1985), portraying a journalist caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Masur's work in these films highlights his ability to blend drama with dark humor, making him a notable figure in the realm of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.
The Mean Season
Malcolm Anderson is a reporter for a Miami newspaper. He's had enough of reporting the local murders and so promises his school teacher girlfriend (Christine), they'll move away soon. Before Malcolm can hand in his notice, the murderer from his latest article phones him. The murderer tells Malcolm that he's going to kill again. The phone calls and murders continue, soon Malcolm finds that he's not just reporting the story, he is the story.
