Dr. Giggles
“A new prescription for terror.”
Synopsis
In 1957, Evan Rendell flees after his father is lynched for killing multiple patients in his effort to find a replacement heart for his ailing wife. After 35 years, Evan escapes from a mental institution and returns to town for revenge, killing off residents one by one. When Jennifer and her friends break into the Rendell house out of morbid curiosity, Evan notices Jennifer has a heart condition similar to his mother and decides to make her his final victim.
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Top Cast
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Larry Drake
Dr. Evan Rendell
Holly Marie Combs
Jennifer Campbell
Cliff DeYoung
Tom Campbell
Glenn Quinn
Max Anderson
Keith Diamond
Officer Joe Reitz
Richard Bradford
Officer Hank Magruder
Michelle Johnson
Tamara
Nancy Fish
Elaine Henderson
Sara Melson
Coreen
Zoe Trilling
Normi
Darin Heames
Stu
Deborah Tucker
Dianne
Doug E. Doug
Trotter
Denise Barnes
Leigh
John Vickery
Dr. Chamberlain
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manny Coto
- Screenplay & Story
- Manny Coto, Graeme Whifler
- Original Score
- Brian May
- Original Title
- Dr. Giggles
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.4M
- Production Studios
- Dark Horse Entertainment, Largo Entertainment, JVC, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manny Coto
Manny Coto, Graeme Whifler
Brian May
Robert Draper
Debra Neil-Fisher
Stuart M. Besser, Jack Roe
Department Leadership Roster
Manny Coto
Director
Stuart M. Besser
Producer
Manny Coto
Writer
Graeme Whifler
Writer
Brian May
Original Music Composer
Robert Draper
Director of Photography
Debra Neil-Fisher
Editor
Bill Malley
Production Design
Sandra Culotta
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Giggles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dr. Giggles about?
In 1957, Evan Rendell flees after his father is lynched for killing multiple patients in his effort to find a replacement heart for his ailing wife. After 35 years, Evan escapes from a mental institution and returns to town for revenge, killing off residents one by one. When Jennifer and her friends break into the Rendell house out of morbid curiosity, Evan notices Jennifer has a heart condition similar to his mother and decides to make her his final victim.
Who directed Dr. Giggles?
Dr. Giggles was directed by Manny Coto.
Who stars in Dr. Giggles?
The principal cast of Dr. Giggles includes Larry Drake, Holly Marie Combs, Cliff DeYoung, Glenn Quinn, Keith Diamond.
When was Dr. Giggles released and how long is it?
Dr. Giggles was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Dr. Giggles make at the box office?
Dr. Giggles grossed $8.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dr. Giggles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dr. Giggles was composed by Brian May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dr. Giggles?
Dr. Giggles holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).