Tabloid!
“T-T-T-TABLOIDS!”
Synopsis
Aliens invade an aerobics class before the credits roll in this horror anthology spoof illustrating outrageous stories that could easily be found in a tabloid newspaper at your local grocery store checkout! The stories are: Baby Born With Full Beard, BBQ Of The Dead, and Killer Vacuum Destroys Town
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Stella Mann
Margaret Murdock (segment Wraparound)
Cheryl Boquet
Anita Billings (segment Wraparound)
Scott Davis
Rick Crukshank (segment Wraparound)
Norman Muellen
A.C. Clark (segment BBQ of the Dead)
Jude Johnson
Mary Ida (segment BBQ of the Dead)
Dennis Letts
Harry (segment BBQ of the Dead)
Rod Blaydes
Walter Tuttle (segment Killer Vacuum Destroys Town)
Debra Dragich
Freda Tuttle (segment Killer Vacuum Destroys Town)
Lisa Loeb
Rose Tuttle (segment Killer Vacuum Destroys Town)
Glen Coburn
Dub Jones (segment Baby Born with Full Beard)
Kay Bay
Debbie Jones (segment Baby Born with Full Beard)
Janice Williams
Edith (segment Baby Born with Full Beard)
James McDaniel
Howard (segment Wraparound)
Roy Barlag
Bartender (segment Wraparound)
Larry Mellon
Gus (segment Wraparound)
Misti Parsley
Janie (segment Wraparound)
Cathy Smith-Barlag
Mother (segment Wraparound)
Perry Noblett II
Picnic Family (segment Wraparound)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Shaffen, Bret McCormick, Glen Coburn
- Screenplay & Story
- Bret McCormick, Matt Shaffen, Glen Coburn
- Original Score
- John Hudek
- Original Title
- Tabloid!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Shaffen, Bret McCormick, Glen Coburn
Bret McCormick, Matt Shaffen, Glen Coburn
John Hudek
Shawn Freeburg, Roger Pistole, Chad Smith
Jana Carroll, Josie Norricio
Department Leadership Roster
Jana Carroll
Editor
Shawn Freeburg
Director of Photography
Matt Shaffen
Director
Roger Pistole
Director of Photography
Bret McCormick
Writer
Matt Shaffen
Writer
John Hudek
Original Music Composer
Glen Coburn
Writer
Bret McCormick
Director
Glen Coburn
Director
Chad Smith
Director of Photography
Josie Norricio
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tabloid!.
Featured In Curated Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tabloid!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tabloid! about?
Aliens invade an aerobics class before the credits roll in this horror anthology spoof illustrating outrageous stories that could easily be found in a tabloid newspaper at your local grocery store checkout! The stories are: Baby Born With Full Beard, BBQ Of The Dead, and Killer Vacuum Destroys Town
Who directed Tabloid!?
Tabloid! was directed by Matt Shaffen, Bret McCormick, Glen Coburn.
Who stars in Tabloid!?
The principal cast of Tabloid! includes Stella Mann, Cheryl Boquet, Scott Davis, Norman Muellen, Jude Johnson.
When was Tabloid! released and how long is it?
Tabloid! was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Tabloid!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tabloid! was composed by John Hudek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tabloid!?
Tabloid! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).