Trial by Terror
“There's an intruder in the house... You get a gun... You do what you have to...”
Synopsis
A couple moves into a new home and find success and happiness, but soon their dream becomes a nightmare when they hear chilling voices in the night, vandalous attacks and a faceless, nameless menace threatens to destroy them. The law won't help, and when an intruder is shot and killed, their ordeal has just begun.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hildy Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Wayne Crawford, Andrew Lane, Barbara Elaine Smith
- Original Score
- Robert O. Ragland, Michael Linn
- Original Title
- Trial by Terror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hildy Brooks
Wayne Crawford, Andrew Lane, Barbara Elaine Smith
Robert O. Ragland, Michael Linn
Bette Jane Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Hildy Brooks
Director
Wayne Crawford
Writer
Andrew Lane
Writer
Barbara Elaine Smith
Writer
Bette Jane Cohen
Editor
Michael Linn
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trial by Terror.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trial by Terror
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trial by Terror about?
A couple moves into a new home and find success and happiness, but soon their dream becomes a nightmare when they hear chilling voices in the night, vandalous attacks and a faceless, nameless menace threatens to destroy them. The law won't help, and when an intruder is shot and killed, their ordeal has just begun.
Who directed Trial by Terror?
Trial by Terror was directed by Hildy Brooks.
Who stars in Trial by Terror?
The principal cast of Trial by Terror includes Martin Landau, Kay Lenz, Alma Martinez, Colleen Camp, Allen Garfield.
When was Trial by Terror released and how long is it?
Trial by Terror was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Trial by Terror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trial by Terror was composed by Robert O. Ragland, Michael Linn.