Night Shadows
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Synopsis
When brothers Josh and Mike go to a small southern town for a vacation, they find most of the residents either dead or missing. Mike soon disappears as well, leaving Josh to team up with the local sheriff and school teacher to find him in a town that’s hiding a dark, twisted secret.
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Top Cast
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Wings Hauser
Josh Cameron
Bo Hopkins
Sheriff Will Stewart
Jody Medford
Holly Pierce
Lee Montgomery
Mike Cameron
Marc Clement
Albert Hogue
Cary Guffey
Billy
Jennifer Warren
Dr. Myra Tate
Danny Nelson
Jack
Mary Nell Santacroce
Mrs. Eleanor Mapes
Stuart Culpepper
Mel
Johnny Popwell
Capt. Tom Dawson
Wallace Wilkinson
Mr. Mitchell
Pat Moss
Penelope Mapes
Larry Quackenbush
Harve
Ralph Redpath
Vic
Ralph Pace
Art
Charles Franzen
E.P.A. Man
Lit Connah
Mrs. Miller
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 24, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 25, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John "Bud" Cardos
- Screenplay & Story
- John C. Kruize, Peter Z. Orton, Michael Jones
- Original Score
- Richard Band
- Original Title
- Night Shadows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Laurelwood Productions, Inc., Film Ventures International, Artists Releasing Corporation (ARC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John "Bud" Cardos
John C. Kruize, Peter Z. Orton, Michael Jones
Richard Band
Alfred Taylor
Michael J. Duthie
Edward L. Montoro, Henry Fownes, Igo Kantor
Department Leadership Roster
John "Bud" Cardos
Director
John C. Kruize
Screenplay
Peter Z. Orton
Screenplay
Michael Jones
Screenplay
Alfred Taylor
Director of Photography
Michael J. Duthie
Editor
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Igo Kantor
Producer
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night Shadows about?
When brothers Josh and Mike go to a small southern town for a vacation, they find most of the residents either dead or missing. Mike soon disappears as well, leaving Josh to team up with the local sheriff and school teacher to find him in a town that’s hiding a dark, twisted secret.
Who directed Night Shadows?
Night Shadows was directed by John "Bud" Cardos.
Who stars in Night Shadows?
The principal cast of Night Shadows includes Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins, Jody Medford, Lee Montgomery, Marc Clement.
When was Night Shadows released and how long is it?
Night Shadows was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Night Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night Shadows was composed by Richard Band.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night Shadows?
Night Shadows holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).