Appointment with Fear
“Trapped in a world where death is not the end!”
Synopsis
Moustapha Akkad, the man who brought you HALLOWEEN, invites you to keep an APPOINTMENT WITH FEAR. According to legend, Attis, King of the Woods, sacrificed his child to keep his own spirit alive and free to wander the earth at will. APPOINTMENT WITH FEAR casts this evil in contemporary terms: can a group of free-spirited teenagers and an inquisitive detective save a dying woman's infant from being Attis' next victim? The suspense is unrelenting as they - and you - keep an APPOINTMENT WITH FEAR.
Top Cast
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Michele Little
Carol
Michael Wyle
Bobby
Kerry Remsen
Heather
Douglas Rowe
Kowalski
Garrick Dowhen
Attis
Deborah Voorhees
Ruth
Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff
Samantha
Vincent Barbour
Cowboy
Mike Gomez
Little Joe
Danny Dayton
Norman
James Avery
Connors
Sergia Simone
The Woman
Charlotte Speer
Mrs. Pierce
Hugo Stanger
Old Man
Gertrude Clement
Elderly Woman
Ilanga
The Mime
Pamela Morrow
Nurse
Matthew Schultz
Baby
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramsey Thomas, Alan Smithee
- Screenplay & Story
- Gideon Davis, Bruce Meade
- Original Score
- Andrea Saparoff
- Original Title
- Appointment with Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Manson International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramsey Thomas, Alan Smithee
Gideon Davis, Bruce Meade
Andrea Saparoff
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Herbert L. Strock
Tom Boutross, Moustapha Akkad
Department Leadership Roster
Ramsey Thomas
Director
Gideon Davis
Writer
Bruce Meade
Writer
Alan Smithee
Director
Herbert L. Strock
Editor
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Director of Photography
Andrea Saparoff
Original Music Composer
Tom Boutross
Producer
Buck McDancer
Stunt Coordinator
Moustapha Akkad
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Appointment with Fear
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What is Appointment with Fear about?
Moustapha Akkad, the man who brought you HALLOWEEN, invites you to keep an APPOINTMENT WITH FEAR. According to legend, Attis, King of the Woods, sacrificed his child to keep his own spirit alive and free to wander the earth at will. APPOINTMENT WITH FEAR casts this evil in contemporary terms: can a group of free-spirited teenagers and an inquisitive detective save a dying woman's infant from being Attis' next victim? The suspense is unrelenting as they - and you - keep an APPOINTMENT WITH FEAR.
Who directed Appointment with Fear?
Appointment with Fear was directed by Ramsey Thomas, Alan Smithee.
Who stars in Appointment with Fear?
The principal cast of Appointment with Fear includes Michele Little, Michael Wyle, Kerry Remsen, Douglas Rowe, Garrick Dowhen.
When was Appointment with Fear released and how long is it?
Appointment with Fear was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Appointment with Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Appointment with Fear was composed by Andrea Saparoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Appointment with Fear?
Appointment with Fear holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).