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William Dear
Writer 81 years old

William Dear

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

William Dear (born November 30, 1944) is a Canadian-born American film and television director, producer and writer. He holds a degree in Art and Theater from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA. He is known for directing the films Angels in the Outfield and Harry... Read full bio →

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Simon Says

Simon Says

William Dear 2006 1h 27m 5.3

Five college friends choose to spend their vacation debauching at the riverside. They find the perfect place to camp out, but end up crossing paths with twin brothers, Simon and Stanley. The twins then begins to knock off the campers in some extremely creative (and extremely gruesome) ways.

The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer

Joe Johnston 1991 1h 48m 7.1

A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

William Dear 1987 1h 50m 5.1

Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead.

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

William Dear 1982 1h 33m 5.0

Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady.

Northville Cemetery Massacre

Northville Cemetery Massacre

William Dear, Thomas L. Dyke 1976 1h 23m 5.0

Mayhem starts when a gang of bikers is accused of a sadistic rape in a small town.

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