Hollywood 90028

Hollywood 90028

Year: 1973

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

Director: Christina Hornisher

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A bizarre, terrifying tale of a psychotic killer. Mark, a low‑budget cameraman desperate to break into serious Hollywood cinema, is stuck shooting cheap porn loops. As his artistic ambitions and personal life collapse, frustration drives him to a spree of brutal murders, exposing the dark side of his world.

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1

Mark moves to Los Angeles to pursue cinematography

Mark, a 29-year-old freelance photographer from Indiana, shifts his life to Los Angeles with hopes of becoming a cinematographer. He struggles to establish himself professionally, mainly working on short pornographic loops for a producer named Jobal.

Los Angeles
2

Haunted by past and guilt

Mark is haunted by memories of his overbearing mother and feels guilty over an incident from his childhood, where he accidentally caused his baby brother's death. These emotional struggles influence his mental state and relationships throughout the film.

3

Forming a platonic bond with Michele

While working in adult film, Mark meets Michele, a porn actress. The two bond over their Midwestern backgrounds and shared interest in art, forming a close but platonic friendship despite Michele being in a committed relationship.

4

Hiking to the Hollywood Sign

Mark and Michele go for a hike to Mount Lee to see the Hollywood Sign. During this outing, Mark confesses his feelings of loneliness and alienation, seeking comfort in Michele's company. She shares her childhood love of movies and her descent into sex work.

Mount Lee
5

Offering a ride to Gretchen

One morning, Mark gives a ride to Gretchen, a talkative young hitchhiker, heading to the beach. They spend time together, rent a boat, and share a fleeting moment of companionship despite Gretchen's chatter.

Beach and boat rental
6

Tragic death of Gretchen

Mark's frustration peaks when he strangulates Gretchen after her incessant talking during their outing. He then throws her body into the water, successfully convincing the boat owner that he dropped her off elsewhere, covering up the incident.

Beach
7

Receiving Michele’s message

Back home, Mark listens to an answering machine message from Michele, where she confesses she no longer wants to see him, feeling he is stuck in a cycle of unhappiness and unable to change.

Mark's home
8

Michele and Mark's intimate encounter

Mark visits Michele at her apartment, and they share a night of intimacy. The morning reveals a tragic turn: Michele has been strangled by Mark, unbeknownst to him until he wakes up, highlighting his spiraling mental state.

Michele's apartment
9

Mark's suicide

Overwhelmed by guilt and despair after Michele's death, Mark records his own suicide by hanging himself from the Hollywood Sign, signifying his complete descent into hopelessness.

Hollywood Sign

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