Born in 1926 in Toronto, Kay Hawtrey began her acting career at Hart House Theatre before making her mark in film and television. In Funeral Home (1980), she plays a pivotal role that showcases her ability to navigate the eerie atmosphere of Canadian horror. Her later work in Videodrome (1983) further solidified her presence in the realm of cult cinema, where she contributed to the unsettling narrative of technology and body horror. With appearances in Police Academy (1984) and High-Ballin' (1978), Hawtrey’s versatile performances have left a lasting impact on the genre.
High-Ballin'
When a rash of targeted hijackings threatens to derail the independent trucking business, rig driver "Iron" Duke and his visiting friend Rane put the brakes on the bad guys by taking the law into their own hands. But their vigilante plan involves going toe-to-toe with powerful trucker boss King Carroll and his henchmen, who've been driving everyone out of the game.
