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4.8 / 10(16 votes)IMDbNR19891h 32mUnited States of America

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy

“Sheer gothic suspense at its most wicked.”

Synopsis

Sela Ward stars as beautiful, vulnerable heiress Sarah Hardy, recently wed and returning to her isolated childhood home, The Pines, to claim her vast inheritance. But something – or someone – evil waits there for her. It could be real. Or imagined. Whatever it is , it wants to drive Sarah into madness. And on the other side of madness lies murder. Featuring a tour de force performances by Morgan Fairchild and Polly Bergen, The Haunting of Sarah Hardy is sheer gothic suspense at its most wicked.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 31, 1989

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jerry London
Screenplay & Story
Jim Flanagan, Thomas Baum
Original Score
Michel Rubini
Original Title
The Haunting of Sarah Hardy
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Millenium Pictures, Wilshire Court Productions, USA Network

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jerry London

Screenplay & Story

Jim Flanagan, Thomas Baum

Original Score & Music

Michel Rubini

Director of Photography

Bojan Bazelli

Film Editing

Bernard Gribble

Producers

Salli Newman, Richard Luke Rothschild, Jerry London

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Jim Flanagan

Department Leadership Roster

Salli Newman

Producer

Jerry London

Jerry London

Director

Bernard Gribble

Editor

Bojan Bazelli

Bojan Bazelli

Director of Photography

Michel Rubini

Michel Rubini

Original Music Composer

Richard Luke Rothschild

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Haunting of Sarah Hardy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Haunting of Sarah Hardy

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Haunting of Sarah Hardy about?

Sela Ward stars as beautiful, vulnerable heiress Sarah Hardy, recently wed and returning to her isolated childhood home, The Pines, to claim her vast inheritance. But something – or someone – evil waits there for her. It could be real. Or imagined. Whatever it is , it wants to drive Sarah into madness. And on the other side of madness lies murder. Featuring a tour de force performances by Morgan Fairchild and Polly Bergen, The Haunting of Sarah Hardy is sheer gothic suspense at its most wicked.

Who directed The Haunting of Sarah Hardy?

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy was directed by Jerry London.

Who stars in The Haunting of Sarah Hardy?

The principal cast of The Haunting of Sarah Hardy includes Sela Ward, Michael Woods, Roscoe Born, Polly Bergen, Morgan Fairchild.

When was The Haunting of Sarah Hardy released and how long is it?

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for The Haunting of Sarah Hardy?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Haunting of Sarah Hardy was composed by Michel Rubini.

Is The Haunting of Sarah Hardy based on a book or true story?

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Flanagan".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Haunting of Sarah Hardy?

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).