Screams of a Winter Night
“In the shadow of evil, in the echo of sins. In the icy stare of moonlight, our ghostly tale begins.”
Synopsis
Ten college friends take a winter weekend camping trip to Lake Durand. The group holes up in an old cabin where the original owners were once found dead, with local Native Americans suspecting they were the victims of a spirit called Shataba. As the group nestles in for the night, they start telling each other scary stories.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James L. Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard H. Wadsack
- Original Score
- Don Zimmers
- Original Title
- Screams of a Winter Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Full Moon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James L. Wilson
Richard H. Wadsack
Don Zimmers
Robert E. Rogers
Gary Ganote, Craig Mayes
Richard H. Wadsack, James L. Wilson, S. Mark Lovell
Department Leadership Roster
James L. Wilson
Director
Richard H. Wadsack
Producer
James L. Wilson
Producer
Richard H. Wadsack
Screenplay
Don Zimmers
Original Music Composer
Robert E. Rogers
Director of Photography
Gary Ganote
Editor
Craig Mayes
Editor
R.C. Wilson
Production Design
Mar'Sue Wilson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Screams of a Winter Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Screams of a Winter Night about?
Ten college friends take a winter weekend camping trip to Lake Durand. The group holes up in an old cabin where the original owners were once found dead, with local Native Americans suspecting they were the victims of a spirit called Shataba. As the group nestles in for the night, they start telling each other scary stories.
Who directed Screams of a Winter Night?
Screams of a Winter Night was directed by James L. Wilson.
Who stars in Screams of a Winter Night?
The principal cast of Screams of a Winter Night includes Matt Borel, Gil Glasgow, Mary Agen Cox, Robin Bradley, Ray Gaspard.
When was Screams of a Winter Night released and how long is it?
Screams of a Winter Night was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Screams of a Winter Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Screams of a Winter Night was composed by Don Zimmers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Screams of a Winter Night?
Screams of a Winter Night holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).