The Sleeping Car
Synopsis
Jason moves into an abandoned train car where he resurrects the vicious ghost of his landlady's dead husband... The Mister. After some near-fatal encounters with the violent specter, he consults a local exorcist.
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The Sleeping Car ≣ 1990 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 21, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Collins O'Neill
- Original Score
- Ray Colcord
- Original Title
- The Sleeping Car
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Triax Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Curtis
Greg Collins O'Neill
Ray Colcord
David Lewis
Bette Jane Cohen, Allan Holzman
Mark Amin, Douglas Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
Greg Collins O'Neill
Writer
Douglas Curtis
Director
Bette Jane Cohen
Editor
David Lewis
Director of Photography
Allan Holzman
Editor
Douglas Curtis
Producer
Ray Colcord
Original Music Composer
Robert Benedict
Production Design
Max W. Anderson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sleeping Car
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What is The Sleeping Car about?
Jason moves into an abandoned train car where he resurrects the vicious ghost of his landlady's dead husband... The Mister. After some near-fatal encounters with the violent specter, he consults a local exorcist.
Who directed The Sleeping Car?
The Sleeping Car was directed by Douglas Curtis.
Who stars in The Sleeping Car?
The principal cast of The Sleeping Car includes David Naughton, Judie Aronson, Kevin McCarthy, Jeff Conaway, Dani Minnick.
When was The Sleeping Car released and how long is it?
The Sleeping Car was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sleeping Car?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sleeping Car was composed by Ray Colcord.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sleeping Car?
The Sleeping Car holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).