Back Stab

Back Stab

Last night he fell in love with her. Today he's being framed for murder. Only she could save him... And she has disappeared.

1990 · 91 min · ★ 4.8 · Crime, Thriller

An architect goes to bed with a seductive stranger only to awaken beside the corpse of his boss.

Directed by Jimmy Kaufman · Written by Paul Koval

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