The Horror Show
“They tried to electrocute "Meat Cleaver" Max. It didn't work.”
Synopsis
Vowing revenge on the detective who apprehended him, serial killer "Meat Cleaver" Max Jenke returns from beyond the grave to launch a whole new reign of terror.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Lance Henriksen
Detective Lucas McCarthy
Brion James
Max Jenke
Rita Taggart
Donna McCarthy
Dedee Pfeiffer
Bonnie McCarthy
Aron Eisenberg
Scott McCarthy
Thom Bray
Peter Campbell
Matt Clark
Dr. Tower
David Oliver
Vinnie
Terry Alexander
Casey
Lewis Arquette
Lt. Miller
Lawrence Tierney
Warden
Alvy Moore
Chili Salesman
Zane W. Levitt
Executioner
Stephen A. Henry
Morgue Doctor
Greg Finley
Tom Ippolito
Greg Kean
Delivery Man
Meshell Dillon
Little Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Isaac
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Smithee, Leslie Bohem, Allyn Warner
- Original Score
- Harry Manfredini
- Original Title
- The Horror Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Sean S. Cunningham Films, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Isaac
Alan Smithee, Leslie Bohem, Allyn Warner
Harry Manfredini
Mac Ahlberg
Edward A. Kull
Sean S. Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Smithee
Writer
James Isaac
Director
Kane Hodder
Stunt Coordinator
Cynthia Bergstrom
Costume Design
Sean S. Cunningham
Producer
Edward A. Kull
Editor
Leslie Bohem
Writer
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Allyn Warner
Writer
Harry Manfredini
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Horror Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Horror Show about?
Vowing revenge on the detective who apprehended him, serial killer "Meat Cleaver" Max Jenke returns from beyond the grave to launch a whole new reign of terror.
Who directed The Horror Show?
The Horror Show was directed by James Isaac.
Who stars in The Horror Show?
The principal cast of The Horror Show includes Lance Henriksen, Brion James, Rita Taggart, Dedee Pfeiffer, Aron Eisenberg.
When was The Horror Show released and how long is it?
The Horror Show was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Horror Show make at the box office?
The Horror Show grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Horror Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Horror Show was composed by Harry Manfredini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Horror Show?
The Horror Show holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).