Intruder

Intruder

Year: 1989

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

MysteryHorrorHorror the undead and monster classicsGory gruesome and slasher horrorTwisted dark psychological thriller

He’s just crazy bout this store! The overnight stock crew of a local supermarket find themselves being stalked and slashed by a mysterious maniac.

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Timeline & Setting – Intruder (1989)

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Location

Supermarket

Inside a dimly lit supermarket after hours, the store becomes a claustrophobic trap. Narrow aisles, locked doors, and back corridors funnel the characters toward danger. The chilling environment amplifies fear as the killer moves unseen through the aisles.

🏬 Supermarket 🌙 Night-time setting

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:34

Main Characters – Intruder (1989)

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Jennifer Ross (Elizabeth Cox)

A diligent supermarket cashier who endures a terrifying night as a killer stalks the store after hours. She calls the police, fights to survive, and uses quick thinking to escape through the chaos. The ordeal tests her courage and resilience as she confronts the killer and confronts the horror inside her workplace.

🎯 Courage 🛡️ Resilience

Linda (Renée Estevez)

Jennifer's friend and coworker who witnesses the initial mayhem and triggers the security alarm. She becomes a target of the killer, and her assault marks the escalation of the massacre. Her concern for others propels the group to act, even as danger closes in.

🛡️ Loyalty 😨 Fear

Craig Peterson (David Byrnes)

Ex-boyfriend of Jennifer who arrives at the store and triggers the conflict. He helps by informing Jennifer of Linda's murder, but is later attacked by Bill and remains entangled in the night’s danger as the situation spirals out of control.

🔎 Investigative 🔪 Tense

Bill Roberts (Dan Hicks)

Co-owner of the store and the killer at the heart of the carnage. He murders multiple employees, fights Jennifer, and reveals his motive tied to stopping the store from being sold. His fate remains unresolved as the police arrive.

💀 Villain 😈 Menacing

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Major Themes – Intruder (1989)

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🏃 Survival

The closing shift becomes a brutal test of nerve as workers scramble to stay ahead of the unseen killer. The layout of the store turns into a maze, with exits blocked and dangers close by. Each decision—whether to hide, run, or confront—shapes who survives the night.

🔪 Betrayal

A killer hides among coworkers, and the line between friend and foe blurs when Bill's true motive is revealed. The ex-lover Craig's quarrel with Jennifer escalates into a deadly trap, showing that trust can be weaponized. The revelation reframes the night as a betrayal of colleagues and the community they serve.

⚖️ Authority

The police arrive but offer little protection, underscoring the fragility of institutional safety in a crisis. The end leaves the fates of Jennifer and Craig unresolved, highlighting the abrupt collapse of order in the face of indiscriminate violence.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:34

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