---
title: "Curtains"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/curtains-1983"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 67087
imdb_id: "tt0085385"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 148
content_rating: "R"
---

# Curtains (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/curtains-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Curtains
Year: 1983
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Canadian slasher film
Directors: Richard Ciupka, Peter R. Simpson (Source 2 mentions both; Source 3 mentions only Richard Ciupka).
Screenplay: Robert Guza Jr.
Cast: John Vernon, Samantha Eggar, Linda Thorson, Lynne Griffin, Lesleh Donaldson (Source 2); Anne Ditchburn (Source 3).
Synopsis: Six young actresses auditioning for a movie role at a remote mansion are targeted by a mysterious masked murderer.
Release Date: 03/04/1983 (US)
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 29m
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Curtains is a 1983 Canadian slasher film categorized as horror and thriller. Directed by Richard Ciupka and Peter R. Simpson

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+, Shudder, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, ARROW, Howdy Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome, Bloodstream | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Bloodstream |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder Apple TV channel, Bloodstream, ARROW | Bloodstream | Bloodstream |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Ciupka
- **Networks / Studios**: Curtains Productions, Simcom Limited, Jensen Farley Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Vernon** as *Jonathan Stryker*
- **Samantha Eggar** as *Samantha Sherwood*
- **Linda Thorson** as *Brooke Parsons*
- **Anne Ditchburn** as *Laurian Summers*
- **Lynne Griffin** as *Patti O'Connor*
- **Sandee Currie** as *Tara DeMillo*
- **Lesleh Donaldson** as *Christie Burns*
- **Deborah Burgess** as *Amanda Teuther*
- **Michael Wincott** as *Matthew*
- **Maury Chaykin** as *Monty*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Curtains online?
Curtains is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Curtains worth watching?
Curtains holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 148 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Curtains and when was it released?
Curtains is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1983. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Curtains?
Curtains was directed by Richard Ciupka.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Curtains — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/67087)
- [Curtains (1983 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtains_(1983_film))
- [Curtains (1983) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085385/)
- [Curtains (1983) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/67087-curtains/cast)
- [Curtains (1983) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/curtains/credits)
- [Amazon.com: Curtains & Drapes - Curtains & Drapes / Window …](https://www.amazon.com/draperies-curtains/b?node=3736141)

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