Tanya's Island
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Tanya's Island is an American fantasy film from 1980/1981, directed by Alfred Sole and starring Vanity
as a woman caught in a love-triangle involving her aggressive boyfriend (Richard Sargent) and an amorous, blue-eyed man-ape.
Vanity made this film using the alias "D.D. Winters".
The ape-suit was created by Rick Baker
and Rob Bottin
, with special effects contributions from Steve Johnson
.
Vanity (performer)
Denise Katrina Matthews , better known as Vanity, but sometimes credited as Denise Matthews-Smith or D.D. Winters, is a Canadian-born former singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and model from the 1980s until the early mid-90s...
as a woman caught in a love-triangle involving her aggressive boyfriend (Richard Sargent) and an amorous, blue-eyed man-ape.
Vanity made this film using the alias "D.D. Winters".
The ape-suit was created by Rick Baker
Richard A. Baker
Richard A. "Rick" Baker is an American special makeup effects artist known for his realistic creature effects.- Personal life :...
and Rob Bottin
Rob Bottin
-Early life:He was born in the Los Angeles suburb of El Monte, California. His father was a foreman for a van and storage company.-FX artist career:...
, with special effects contributions from Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson may refer to:* Steve Johnson , wide receiver playing for the Buffalo Bills* Steve Johnson , Australian Football League player* Steve Johnson , baseball player...
.