Joys

Joys

NR 1976 · 90 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, TV Movie

Over fifty of the greatest living comedians are called to a party at Bob Hope's house, where each of them is systematically killed (and their bodies thrown in Hope's pool!). Hope and the rapidly shrinking cast try to discover who is the mysterious killer known only as "Joys."

Directed by Dick McDonough · Written by Gig Henry

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