Frightmare
“To the limit...”
Synopsis
Drama students decide to pay tribute to their favorite horror star by stealing his body from his crypt for a farewell party. They fail to realize their violation of the tomb has triggered powerful black magic, and Conrad hasn't taken his final bows yet.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Frightmare: 1981 Theatrical Trailer (Vinegar Syndrome)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-01
Top Cast
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Ferdy Mayne
Conrad Radzoff
Luca Bercovici
Saint
Nita Talbot
Mrs. Rohmer
Leon Askin
Wolfgang
Jennifer Starrett
Meg
Jeffrey Combs
Stu
Barbara Pilavin
Etta Radzoff
Scott Thomson
Bobo
Alan Stock
Oscar
Donna McDaniel
Donna
Peter Kastner
Commercial Director
Chuck Mitchell
Detective
Patrick Wright
First Policeman
Tallie Cochrane
Corpse
Twyla Littleton
Actress in Commercial
Joe Witherell
Crewman
Janet Lee Orcutt
Script Girl
Carlene Olson
Eve
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Thaddeus Vane
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Thaddeus Vane
- Original Score
- Jerry Mosely
- Original Title
- Frightmare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Troma Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Thaddeus Vane
Norman Thaddeus Vane
Jerry Mosely
John Dirlam, Joel King
Doug Jackson
Patrick Wright, Callie Wright, Henry Gellis
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Thaddeus Vane
Writer
Norman Thaddeus Vane
Director
Patrick Wright
Producer
Joel King
Director of Photography
Jerry Mosely
Original Music Composer
Callie Wright
Producer
Doug Jackson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frightmare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frightmare about?
Drama students decide to pay tribute to their favorite horror star by stealing his body from his crypt for a farewell party. They fail to realize their violation of the tomb has triggered powerful black magic, and Conrad hasn't taken his final bows yet.
Who directed Frightmare?
Frightmare was directed by Norman Thaddeus Vane.
Who stars in Frightmare?
The principal cast of Frightmare includes Ferdy Mayne, Luca Bercovici, Nita Talbot, Leon Askin, Jennifer Starrett.
When was Frightmare released and how long is it?
Frightmare was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Frightmare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frightmare was composed by Jerry Mosely.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frightmare?
Frightmare holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).