Cries in the Night
“They were warned, they were all warned...Don't go down to the cellar!”
Synopsis
A young woman arrives at her grandmother's house, which used to be a funeral home, to help her turn the place into a bed-and-breakfast inn. After they open, however, guests begin disappearing or turning up dead.
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Funeral Home 1980 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-28
Top Cast
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Kay Hawtrey
Maude Chalmers
Lesleh Donaldson
Heather
Barry Morse
Mr. Davis
Dean Garbett
Rick Yates
Stephen E. Miller
Billy Hibbs
Alf Humphreys
Joe Yates
Peggy Mahon
Florie
Harvey Atkin
Harry Browning
Robert Warner
Sheriff
Jack Van Evera
James Chalmers
Les Rubie
Sam
Doris Petrie
Ruby
Bill Lake
Frank
Brett Matthew Davidson
Young Rick
Christopher Crabb
Teddy
Robert Craigs
Barry Oaks
Linda Dalby
Linda
Gerard Jordan
Pete
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1983
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Fruet
- Screenplay & Story
- Ida Nelson
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- Cries in the Night
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- The Incident at North Hampton Productions, Canadian Film Development Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Fruet
Ida Nelson
Jerry Fielding
Mark Irwin
Ralph Brunjes
William Fruet, Barry Allen
Department Leadership Roster
William Fruet
Producer
Roy Forge Smith
Production Design
Ralph Brunjes
Editor
Ida Nelson
Writer
William Fruet
Director
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
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 Cries in the Night
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What is Cries in the Night about?
A young woman arrives at her grandmother's house, which used to be a funeral home, to help her turn the place into a bed-and-breakfast inn. After they open, however, guests begin disappearing or turning up dead.
Who directed Cries in the Night?
Cries in the Night was directed by William Fruet.
Who stars in Cries in the Night?
The principal cast of Cries in the Night includes Kay Hawtrey, Lesleh Donaldson, Barry Morse, Dean Garbett, Stephen E. Miller.
When was Cries in the Night released and how long is it?
Cries in the Night was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Cries in the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cries in the Night was composed by Jerry Fielding.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cries in the Night?
Cries in the Night holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).