Born in Windsor, Ontario in 1961, Dean Hamilton made his mark in the 1989 cult classic Rush Week, where he showcases his skills in the realm of college horror. In this film, he navigates the dark undercurrents of campus life, contributing to the genre's unique blend of humor and terror. Hamilton's performance captures the essence of the era's exploitation cinema, making him a notable figure in the conversation surrounding cult films.
Rush Week
Toni arrives at Tambers College looking for a stronger newspaper assignment than parties and pledge pranks. When several students vanish after secret late-night meetings, her investigation leads toward a masked killer armed with an axe—and makes her the next loose end to eliminate. When Toni Daniels, an ambitious student reporter, goes in search of an exciting story, she discovers the dark secrets of Tambers College. Three beautiful coeds have disappeared, leaving behind some bizarre clues. Are the disappearances somehow related to the fraternity rituals of Rush Week? Are they lined to the tragic death of the dean's daughter? Skeletons pop up from every closet and veiled threats fly as Toni follows the twisting trail of clues that leads to an intense and shocking surprise ending. A student journalist risks her head when she picks up the trail of the ax-wielding maniac terrorizing her campus. Eager to prove herself, this young female reporter, gets a scoop on a story about models being murdered. She'll go to any length to get to her story. Soon, she is great danger herself. Will she find the killer before he finds her? Toni, a journalism student, transfers to a new college, where several female students begin to disappear under suspicious circumstances. She starts to investigate, making her the prime target of a mysterious assailant.
