The Supernaturals
“There are strangers in the woods and a century of hatred is about to erupt.”
Synopsis
Nichelle Nichols is an army sergeant who leads her platoon into the woods of the deep south on a training exercise. Unfortunately, it is the site where a bunch of yankee soldiers murdered a town of confederates. The corpses of the dead soldiers rise up to wreak revenge.
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Maxwell Caulfield
Pvt. Ray Ellis
Nichelle Nichols
Sgt. Leona Hawkins
Talia Balsam
Pvt. Angela Lejune
Bradford Bancroft
Pvt. Tom Weir
LeVar Burton
Pvt. Michael Osgood
Bobby Di Cicco
Pvt. Tim Cort
Scott Jacoby
Pvt. Chris Mendez
Richard Pachorek
Pvt. Ralph Sedgewick
John Zarchen
Pvt. Julius Engel
Margaret Shendal
Melanie
James Kirkwood Jr.
Captain (as James Kirkwood)
Patrick 'Grampy' Davis
Old Man (as Patrick Davis)
Robert V. Barron
Old Vet (as Robert Barron)
Chad Sheets
Jeremy
Mark Schneider
Recruit #1
Jessie Lawrence Ferguson
Recruit #2
David Ault
Soldier on Horse
Franc Caggiano
Union Soldier #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Armand Mastroianni
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael S. Murphey, Joel Soisson
- Original Score
- Robert O. Ragland
- Original Title
- The Supernaturals
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Republic Entertainment International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armand Mastroianni
Michael S. Murphey, Joel Soisson
Robert O. Ragland
Peter Lyons Collister
John R. Bowey
Michael S. Murphey, Joel Soisson, Mel Pearl, Don Levin
Department Leadership Roster
Michael S. Murphey
Writer
Joel Soisson
Writer
Armand Mastroianni
Director
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Michael S. Murphey
Producer
Joel Soisson
Producer
Gail Viola
Costume Design
John R. Bowey
Editor
Alexandra Kicenik
Production Design
Robert O. Ragland
Original Music Composer
Peter Lyons Collister
Director of Photography
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 The Supernaturals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Supernaturals about?
Nichelle Nichols is an army sergeant who leads her platoon into the woods of the deep south on a training exercise. Unfortunately, it is the site where a bunch of yankee soldiers murdered a town of confederates. The corpses of the dead soldiers rise up to wreak revenge.
Who directed The Supernaturals?
The Supernaturals was directed by Armand Mastroianni.
Who stars in The Supernaturals?
The principal cast of The Supernaturals includes Maxwell Caulfield, Nichelle Nichols, Talia Balsam, Bradford Bancroft, LeVar Burton.
When was The Supernaturals released and how long is it?
The Supernaturals was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Supernaturals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Supernaturals was composed by Robert O. Ragland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Supernaturals?
The Supernaturals holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).