Mazes and Monsters
“Danger lurks between fantasy and reality.”
Synopsis
Bound together by a desire to play "Mazes and Monsters," Robbie and his four college classmates decide to move the board game into the local cavern. Robbie loses his mind, and the line between reality and fantasy fuse into a harrowing nightmare.
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Tom Hanks
Robbie Wheeling
Wendy Crewson
Kate Finch
David Wallace
Daniel
Chris Makepeace
Jay Jay Brockway
Lloyd Bochner
Hal
Peter Donat
Harold
Anne Francis
Ellie
Murray Hamilton
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Julia
Susan Strasberg
Meg
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Clark Johnson
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Tom Harvey
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James O'Regan
Paul
Kevin Fox
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Lazarus, Rona Jaffe
- Original Score
- Hagood Hardy
- Original Title
- Mazes and Monsters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- McDermott Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Hilliard Stern
Tom Lazarus, Rona Jaffe
Hagood Hardy
Laszlo George
Bill Parker
Tom McDermott, Richard Briggs
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Hilliard Stern
Director
Bill Parker
Editor
Richard Briggs
Producer
Laszlo George
Director of Photography
Hagood Hardy
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mazes and Monsters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mazes and Monsters about?
Bound together by a desire to play "Mazes and Monsters," Robbie and his four college classmates decide to move the board game into the local cavern. Robbie loses his mind, and the line between reality and fantasy fuse into a harrowing nightmare.
Who directed Mazes and Monsters?
Mazes and Monsters was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
Who stars in Mazes and Monsters?
The principal cast of Mazes and Monsters includes Tom Hanks, Wendy Crewson, David Wallace, Chris Makepeace, Lloyd Bochner.
When was Mazes and Monsters released and how long is it?
Mazes and Monsters was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Mazes and Monsters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mazes and Monsters was composed by Hagood Hardy.
Is Mazes and Monsters based on a book or true story?
Mazes and Monsters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rona Jaffe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mazes and Monsters?
Mazes and Monsters holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).