The Halloween That Almost Wasn't
Synopsis
Upset by rumors that Halloween may end, Dracula calls his mild-mannered monsters together and delivers an ultimatum - either regain their frightening image, or leave his Transylvania castle forever.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Bilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Coleman Jacoby
- Original Title
- The Halloween That Almost Wasn't
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Concepts Unlimited, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Bilson
Coleman Jacoby
Peter Sova
Arthur Ginsberg
Gaby Monet, Richard Barclay
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Ginsberg
Editor
Gaby Monet
Producer
Bruce Bilson
Director
Peter Sova
Director of Photography
Coleman Jacoby
Writer
Victor Magnotta
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Halloween That Almost Wasn't
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What is The Halloween That Almost Wasn't about?
Upset by rumors that Halloween may end, Dracula calls his mild-mannered monsters together and delivers an ultimatum - either regain their frightening image, or leave his Transylvania castle forever.
Who directed The Halloween That Almost Wasn't?
The Halloween That Almost Wasn't was directed by Bruce Bilson.
Who stars in The Halloween That Almost Wasn't?
The principal cast of The Halloween That Almost Wasn't includes Judd Hirsch, Mariette Hartley, Henry Gibson, Jack Riley, Josip Elic.
When was The Halloween That Almost Wasn't released and how long is it?
The Halloween That Almost Wasn't was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Halloween That Almost Wasn't?
The Halloween That Almost Wasn't holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).