The Stay Awake
“The night you couldn't sleep... even if you wanted to!”
Synopsis
The ghost of a serial killer, executed for murdering students at a Catholic girls' school, returns to the school to take revenge on the current student body.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Shirley Jane Harris
Trish Walton
Tanya Gordon
Samantha
Jayne Hutton
Carrie
Heath Potter
Debbie
Ken Marshall
Mr. Stark
Lindsay Reardon
William John Brown (as Lindsey Reardon)
Michelle Carey
Toby
Christobel d'Ortez
Allison (as Christobel D'Orthez)
Maxine John
Cheryl
Heilie Oeschger
Amy
Joanna Rowlands
Jennifer
Bart Fouche
Jason
Clinton Ephron
Robbie
Warren Du Preez
Larry
Pierre Jacobs
Arnie
Lorrain Dladla
Prostitute
Dorothy Da Silva
Woman in flat
Sharon Morton
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Bernard
- Screenplay & Story
- John Bernard
- Original Score
- Dan Hill
- Original Title
- The Stay Awake
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Heyns Films, Fevertree Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Bernard
John Bernard
Dan Hill
Bernie Buys
Avi Lerner, Thys Heyns, Paul Raleigh, Barry Wood
Department Leadership Roster
John Bernard
Director
Thys Heyns
Producer
Paul Raleigh
Producer
Bernie Buys
Editor
John Bernard
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Stay Awake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stay Awake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stay Awake about?
The ghost of a serial killer, executed for murdering students at a Catholic girls' school, returns to the school to take revenge on the current student body.
Who directed The Stay Awake?
The Stay Awake was directed by John Bernard.
Who stars in The Stay Awake?
The principal cast of The Stay Awake includes Shirley Jane Harris, Tanya Gordon, Jayne Hutton, Heath Potter, Ken Marshall.
When was The Stay Awake released and how long is it?
The Stay Awake was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stay Awake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stay Awake was composed by Dan Hill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stay Awake?
The Stay Awake holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).