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The film stars notable figures from the adult film industry in non-pornographic roles, including August Ames (as Audrey), Erika Jordan (as Detective Parker), and Sarah Hunter (as Amy).

After a high-fashion photographer (played with coked-out intensity by former soap star Rick Decker) starts finding his Vogue -knockoff models posed like crime scene photos, the LAPD sends undercover detective Lana Hart (Maria Vittoria, in her only film role). Lana poses as a centerfold hopeful named “Candy Cane.” The killer, dubbed “The Centerfold Killer” by tabloids, leaves a single rose and a copy of Poseur magazine on each body. -18 - Model for Murder The Centerfold Killer 20...

Many "soft" thrillers shot in the US were re-cut and re-rated in Europe to achieve this higher, more lucrative "cult" status. Films that might have been R-rated in America were often presented in their full director's cut as in Spain or Germany, sometimes adding 5-10 minutes of footage that American distributors considered too explicit. Hence, the appearance of -18 before the title suggests this is the uncompromised European master . The film stars notable figures from the adult

The case of the Centerfold Killer is a disturbing and complex example of the dark side of fame and the objectification of women. It serves as a reminder that even in the most seemingly glamorous and desirable industries, there can be a dark and sinister underbelly. Many "soft" thrillers shot in the US were

often highlight it as a niche title for fans of the genre, though some have noted its thin plot and technical shortcomings.