Pieces (1982)

Synopsis

The movie Pieces (1982) is a slasher film directed by Juan Piquer Simón. The story takes place at a college campus, where a mysterious killer brutally murders students and uses their body parts to create a human jigsaw puzzle. The movie opens with a girl studying outside who is suddenly decapitated with a chainsaw by an unidentified killer, who steals her head.

Lieutenant Bracken and his team are assigned to investigate the gruesome murders. As they dig deeper into the case, they uncover a series of shocking and gory killings that seem to be connected. The killer continues their rampage, leaving a trail of dismembered bodies and terrorized students in their wake.

The movie Pieces (1982) follows the efforts of Lieutenant Bracken and a young student named Kendall to uncover the identity of the killer and put an end to the bloodshed.

Cast

Christopher George as Lieutenant Bracken
Lynda Day George as Mary Riggs
Frank Braña as Sergeant Holden
Paul L. Smith as Willard
Edmund Purdom as Dean
Ian Sera as Kendall

Trivia

The movie Pieces (1982) was originally titled “Mil gritos tiene la noche” in Spanish, which translates to “The Night Has a Thousand Screams”.
The film’s director, Juan Piquer Simón, was inspired by the success of slasher films like Halloween (1978) and Friday the 13th (1980).
Pieces received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics praising its gore effects but criticizing its plot and acting.
The film has gained a cult following over the years for its over-the-top violence and campy charm.