Beware: Children at Play
“These Aren't Children...They Are Demons!”
Synopsis
Parents are in a panic as their children mysteriously disappear. Little do they know that the only thing worse than their children disappearing would be them coming back. After the youngsters of Ellenburg fall under the ruthless control of a cult leader, they turn on their parents with gruesome results.
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Beware: Children at Play (1989) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lori Romero
Julia DeWolfe
Michael Robertson
John DeWolfe
Robin Lilly
Cleo Carr
Mik Cribben
Farmer Isac Braun
Lori Tirgrath
Julia DeWolfe
Herb Klinger
Franklin Ludwig
Lorna Courtney
Amy Carr/ Wealtheow
Danny McClaughlin
Grendel / Glenn Randall
Annie Grindlay
Witness (as Anne Grindley)
Rich Hamilton
Sheriff Ross Carr
Jamie Krause
Kara DeWolfe
Sunshine Barrett
Mary Rose Carr
Mark Diekman
Luke Domain
Susann Chandler
Mrs. Mary Braun
Lauren Cloud
Dale Hawthorn
Stephanie Jaworski
Alice Allegari
Lee Kayman
Josiah Modicah
Bernard Hocke
Professor Randall
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mik Cribben
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred P. Sharkey
- Original Score
- Herschel Dwellingham
- Original Title
- Beware: Children at Play
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Troma Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mik Cribben
Fred P. Sharkey
Herschel Dwellingham
Mik Cribben
Mik Cribben, Michael Cribben
Michael Koslow, Lawrence Littler, Linda Sanford, Ellen Wedner
Department Leadership Roster
Mik Cribben
Director
Fred P. Sharkey
Writer
Mik Cribben
Editor
Mik Cribben
Director of Photography
Michael Koslow
Producer
Michael Cribben
Editor
Ellen Wedner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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What is Beware: Children at Play about?
Parents are in a panic as their children mysteriously disappear. Little do they know that the only thing worse than their children disappearing would be them coming back. After the youngsters of Ellenburg fall under the ruthless control of a cult leader, they turn on their parents with gruesome results.
Who directed Beware: Children at Play?
Beware: Children at Play was directed by Mik Cribben.
Who stars in Beware: Children at Play?
The principal cast of Beware: Children at Play includes Lori Romero, Michael Robertson, Robin Lilly, Mik Cribben, Lori Tirgrath.
When was Beware: Children at Play released and how long is it?
Beware: Children at Play was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Beware: Children at Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beware: Children at Play was composed by Herschel Dwellingham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beware: Children at Play?
Beware: Children at Play holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).