The American Scream
“It's a Tradition.”
Synopsis
An American family takes their classic Christmas vacation at a perfect mountain resort, but the strange residents of Wilson Creek seem to have something else planned... something gruesome.
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The American Scream (1988) BLU-RAY TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-24
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Pons Maar
Ben Benziger
Jennifer Darling
Barbara Benziger
Matt Borlenghi
Brent Benziger
Riley Weston
Bridgett Benziger
Kevin Kaye
Larry
Jeanne Sapienza
Roxanne
James Cooper
Sam
George Buck Flower
Ed Simpson
Bob Buchholz
Will
Constance Pfeifer
Millie
Blackie Dammett
Pastor
Debra Lamb
Shower Victim
Edy Williams
Greta
Linda Honeyman
Large Woman
Bill Johnson
Roy
Warren Cann
Jake
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Linden
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitchell Linden, Phil Hopper
- Original Score
- Richard Cox
- Original Title
- The American Scream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Levine/Linden Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Linden
Mitchell Linden, Phil Hopper
Richard Cox
Bryan England
Department Leadership Roster
Mitchell Linden
Writer
Phil Hopper
Writer
Mitchell Linden
Director
Bryan England
Director of Photography
Richard Cox
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The American Scream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The American Scream about?
An American family takes their classic Christmas vacation at a perfect mountain resort, but the strange residents of Wilson Creek seem to have something else planned... something gruesome.
Who directed The American Scream?
The American Scream was directed by Mitchell Linden.
Who stars in The American Scream?
The principal cast of The American Scream includes Pons Maar, Jennifer Darling, Matt Borlenghi, Riley Weston, Kevin Kaye.
When was The American Scream released and how long is it?
The American Scream was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The American Scream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The American Scream was composed by Richard Cox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The American Scream?
The American Scream holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).