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A TV hostess, an ex-CIA weirdo, and the most chaotic New Zealand thriller you'll never forget.
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Chill Factor (1989)

So-bad-it's-goodDirect-to-video energyUnhinged

Overview

ActionThriller

After a day of filming her popular "Window On The World" television series, hostess Katherine returns to her hotel room to find Clifford, an ex-CIA agent who reveals a saga of a worldwide organization that seeks to destroy the economic stability of every major country. Katherine seizes this opportunity to become a "real journalist" like star reporter Jerry, against the direct orders of news director Carl.

Flag of USUSFlag of NZNZ
Content warning
central intelligence agency (cia)new zealand
Media manipulationConspiracy paranoiaAmbition vs ethics

Standout Aspects

Acting

Paul Williams as ex-CIA agent is unhinged casting.

Production

New Zealand standing in for... everywhere?

Best for:Friends: Perfect for ironic group viewings with drinks.·Background: Play while doing literally anything else.
Heads up:Violence: Occasional gunplay, mostly unconvincing.
D

Director

David L. Stanton

ReleasedJan 1, 1989
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Budget$1.2M
associated Entertainment Releasing
Intercontinental Releasing Corporation

Top Cast

Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Clifford White

Patrick Macnee

Patrick Macnee

Carl Lawton

Carrie Snodgress

Carrie Snodgress

Amy Carlisle

Patrick Wayne

Patrick Wayne

Jerry Rivers

Andrew Prine

Andrew Prine

Kioshe Jones

Frank Whitten

Frank Whitten

Frank Robertson

Gary Crosby

Gary Crosby

Norman Forsey

Norman Forsey

Heidi Paine

Heidi Paine

Christina Veronica

Christina Veronica

Harvey Shain

Harvey Shain

Samuel Hofritz

Ask about Chill Factor

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Patrick Wayne, John Wayne's son, plays star reporter Jerry—nepotism even in Kiwi B-thrillers.

Cultural

This was part of a brief wave of New Zealand-shot international co-productions trying to look 'American' for export.

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