 In this film the evil local police chief is played by  Daniel von Bargen (qv), who played a SWAT communicator in  _Silence of the Lambs, The (1991)_ (qv). The Highway Patrols Capt.  John OHagen was played by Brian Cox (I) (qv), who played Dr.  Hannibal Lecter in _Manhunter (1986)_ (qv).