Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Normally slasher films require a big setting for it. But taking place in an area I never been to is very interesting. Getting married is a big step in life. But when a jilted ex returns, it becomes a nightmare in the making. Being set in Staten Island, this is a very interesting movie to see. The first bride was killed by her ex. Then watching a horror film when the killer made his move. The eyewitnesses tried their best to help find the killer. The last couple who were questioned by the cops said that they will get the one responsible for the murder. The soon to be bride meet the ex who works in the morgue, while the fiance is at a party. The sister of the bride to be overdid it at the bachelorette party. But later, told the sister that she didn't like her future brother-in-law to be. When the killer struck, she went to the morgue where the ex worked, and decided to be with him, instead of the fiance. This movie is a little subtle, not much blood and gore. But it was fun to watch. 3 out of 5 stars. I would give it 2 stars, because of Tom Hanks debut,( It's the same year that he did "Bosom Buddies") he gets the extra star!

I only watched this to see Tom Hanks' first appearance on screen (he's only in the movie for about 5 minutes) and ended up transfixed by the whole thing. He Knows You're Alone is obviously a low-budget cheapie made strictly to cash in on the runaway success of John Carpenter's Halloween (check out that nearly identical theme music), but it has enough merits on its own to make it worthy of a watch or two.First of all, as cheap and gritty as film as it is, He Knows You're Alone has this strange aura of class about it. It might not have the sheen of studio money or big stars, but it's a restrained affair with little blood and gore. That's probably way it's not rated higher with your average 80's slasher fan.What the film does have is real suspense. There were a few scenes in this where I was genuinely biting my nails and I rarely do that. It helps that the cast and characters seem to be a nice, amiable bunch. Caitlin O'Heaney and Don Scardino are especially cute as the "will they or won't they" couple you can't help but root for. You want them to be safe and stay away from dark houses and creepy corners where danger might lurk. I know I certainly can't say that about most modern horror films I see. Typically, I can't wait for them to get offed, because that means the movie will be over soon. I liked the character in this, though. I'd spend an entire movie just following their day to day lives (if such a film existed).If you're looking for thrills, you can do a whole lot worse than He Knows You're Alone. I found the whole thing pleasantly surprising, suspenseful, and fun.

A trash slasher from the genre's glory days with neither a recognizable purpose nor a firm grasp of what makes a good screamer tick. With something like 75% of its duration dedicated to pointless errands, unnecessary supporting characters and a drab, one-way relationship drama, this is quite easily the least suspenseful thriller I've ever been unlucky enough to sit through. Even the kills are yawners, perpetrated by a hopelessly wacky, unexplained knifeman without a motive or even a loose pattern. He'll creep out from behind a curtain for a big scare, then stand around in confusion as his prey rushes past to a waiting doorway. At one point he desperately tries to nail down a quarry by furiously stabbing the windshield of their car. It's a total mess; before long it's useless even as fodder for a good riffing or unintentional comedy. A very young Tom Hanks stumbles in for a throwaway role late in the action, but moments later he stumbles right back out, never to be seen again. Complete waste of time.

That opening was great! It was the old Hook cliché,but they made it into a twist! I'll admit, I don't even think I want to go to a movie theater for a while after seeing that! It's creepy how easily the person behind you can off you! I must say the title alone almost turned me away, thinking it was a rip-off of the original When a Stranger Calls. I hear "Halloween clone" a lot when hearing about the movie. It's probably that chilling music. It's distinctly reminiscent of Micheal's theme. The acting is spot on and believable. The murder scenes are by no means expected and the killer seems to pop up out of the blue, as he should! All and all, I'd encourage people to give this movie a chance! I feel this movie didn't get the proper recognition it deserved back in 1980s.