Homage (1995)

Director
Ross Kagan Marks

Main cast
Blythe Danner; Frank Whaley; Sheryl Lee; Danny Nucci; Bruce Davison

Genres
Thriller, Drama

Description
The young caretaker at the estate of a reclusive woman develops a dangerous obsession with her daughter, a sexy television star. Unexpected twists and turns.


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