Haunted Summer
“Four lovers explore the heights of passion. And the depths of evil.”
Synopsis
Authors Lord Byron, Mary Shelley and Percy Shelley get together for some philosophical discussions, but the situation soon deteriorates into mind games, drugs, and sex. It is a fictionalization of the summer that Lord Byron and the Shelleys, together with Lord Byron's ex-lover Claire Clairmont and his Doctor John Polidori, spent in the isolated Villa Diodati by Lake Geneva. It is there they devise a contest to adduce the best horror story to kill the dullness of summer. It is also there that one of the world's most famous books was given life—Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
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Haunted Summer trailer (Cannon Films)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Passer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis John Carlino, Anne Edwards
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Haunted Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Passer
Lewis John Carlino, Anne Edwards
Christopher Young
Giuseppe Rotunno
Cesare D'Amico, Rick Fields
Martin Poll, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Passer
Director
Lewis John Carlino
Writer
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Cesare D'Amico
Editor
Rick Fields
Editor
Martin Poll
Producer
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
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 Haunted Summer
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What is Haunted Summer about?
Authors Lord Byron, Mary Shelley and Percy Shelley get together for some philosophical discussions, but the situation soon deteriorates into mind games, drugs, and sex. It is a fictionalization of the summer that Lord Byron and the Shelleys, together with Lord Byron's ex-lover Claire Clairmont and his Doctor John Polidori, spent in the isolated Villa Diodati by Lake Geneva. It is there they devise a contest to adduce the best horror story to kill the dullness of summer. It is also there that one of the world's most famous books was given life—Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
Who directed Haunted Summer?
Haunted Summer was directed by Ivan Passer.
Who stars in Haunted Summer?
The principal cast of Haunted Summer includes Philip Anglim, Alice Krige, Eric Stoltz, Alex Winter, Laura Dern.
When was Haunted Summer released and how long is it?
Haunted Summer was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Haunted Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Haunted Summer was composed by Christopher Young.
Is Haunted Summer based on a book or true story?
Haunted Summer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anne Edwards".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Haunted Summer?
Haunted Summer holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).