Children of the Night
“Be home before nightfall... and pray for dawn!”
Synopsis
In the quiet little town of Allburg, friends Lucy and Cindy are on the verge of going away to college when they partake in a cleansing ritual by swimming in an abandoned church crypt. After Lucy accidentally drops her crucifix in the water, it drifts down and awakens the ancient vampire Czakyr, who becomes thirsty for Lucy's virgin blood.
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Children of the Night (1991) - VHS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-09
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Karen Black
Karen Thompson
Peter DeLuise
Mark Gardner
Ami Dolenz
Lucy Barrett
Maya McLaughlin
Cindy Thompson
Evan MacKenzie
Frank Aldin
Garrett Morris
Matty
David Sawyer
Czakyr
Shirley Spiegler Jacobs
Grandma
Josette DiCarlo
Officer Gates
Roger Perkovich
Gus Willman
Bekki Vallin
Jessica's Mom
Lloyd J. Kalicki
Billy
Daniel Arthur Wray
Doc Fisher
Ray Maurin
Mayor Horton
Stacy Montezon
Jessica
Butch Mounce
The Milkman
Brad Overturf
The Mailman
Sean McKeever
Vampire (uncredied)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Randel
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Falacci
- Original Score
- Daniel Licht
- Original Title
- Children of the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Fangoria Films, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Randel
Nicolas Falacci, William Hopkins, Tony Randel, Christopher Webster
Daniel Licht
Richard Michalak
Rick Roberts
Norman Jacobs, Christopher Webster, Steven Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Randel
Director
Richard Michalak
Director of Photography
Rick Roberts
Editor
Christopher Webster
Producer
Gary Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Nicolas Falacci
Screenplay
Daniel Licht
Original Music Composer
Kim Hix
Production Design
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 Children of the Night
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What is Children of the Night about?
In the quiet little town of Allburg, friends Lucy and Cindy are on the verge of going away to college when they partake in a cleansing ritual by swimming in an abandoned church crypt. After Lucy accidentally drops her crucifix in the water, it drifts down and awakens the ancient vampire Czakyr, who becomes thirsty for Lucy's virgin blood.
Who directed Children of the Night?
Children of the Night was directed by Tony Randel.
Who stars in Children of the Night?
The principal cast of Children of the Night includes Karen Black, Peter DeLuise, Ami Dolenz, Maya McLaughlin, Evan MacKenzie.
When was Children of the Night released and how long is it?
Children of the Night was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Children of the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Children of the Night was composed by Daniel Licht.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Children of the Night?
Children of the Night holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).