The Midnight Hour
“Ghouls just want to have fun...”
Synopsis
Phil, Melissa, Mitch, Mary, and Vinnie are high school friends, who unwittingly raise the dead on Halloween night. Once the dead have returned, Pitchford Cove will never be the same again....or will it?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Midnight Hour Trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2018-02-20
Top Cast
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Lucinda Cavender
Shari Belafonte
Melissa Cavender
LeVar Burton
Vinnie Davis
Peter DeLuise
Mitch Crandall
Jonna Lee
Sandy Matthews
Kevin McCarthy
Judge Crandall
Lee Montgomery
Phil Grenville
Cindy Morgan
Vicky Jensen
Dedee Pfeiffer
Mary Masterson
Dick Van Patten
Martin Grenville
Mark Blankfield
The Ghoul
Hank Garrett
Sgt. Thompson
Sheila Larken
Janet Greenville
Dennis Redfield
Lester Mitchell
Kurtwood Smith
Captain Warren Jensen
Wolfman Jack
Radio D.J. (voice)
Bill DeLand
Man in Police Station
Joe Gieb
Elf
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bender
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bleich
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- The Midnight Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Capital Cities, ABC Video Enterprises, Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bender
William Bleich
Brad Fiedel
Rexford L. Metz
David A. Simmons
Sharon Sawyer, Ervin Zavada, Jill Mullikin-Bates
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Bender
Director
William Bleich
Writer
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Charles L. Hughes
Production Design
Ervin Zavada
Producer
David A. Simmons
Editor
Ron Heilman
Costume Design
Jill Mullikin-Bates
Producer
Rexford L. Metz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Midnight Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Midnight Hour about?
Phil, Melissa, Mitch, Mary, and Vinnie are high school friends, who unwittingly raise the dead on Halloween night. Once the dead have returned, Pitchford Cove will never be the same again....or will it?
Who directed The Midnight Hour?
The Midnight Hour was directed by Jack Bender.
Who stars in The Midnight Hour?
The principal cast of The Midnight Hour includes Jonelle Allen, Shari Belafonte, LeVar Burton, Peter DeLuise, Jonna Lee.
When was The Midnight Hour released and how long is it?
The Midnight Hour was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Midnight Hour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Midnight Hour was composed by Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Midnight Hour?
The Midnight Hour holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).