The Cellar
“It's your worst nightmare and it's in... The Cellar!”
Synopsis
A young boy finds an ancient Comanche monster spirit in the basement of his home. His parents don't believe him, so he must kill the monster alone.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Cellar (1989) [Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Promo Trailer]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-22
Top Cast
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Patrick Kilpatrick
Mance Cashen
Chris Miller
Willy Cashen
Suzanne Savoy
Emily Cashen
Ford Rainey
T.C. van Houten
Michael Wren
Sam John
Lou Perryman
Kyle Boatwright
Danny Mora
Chilo
Alex Pederson
Tommy Boatwright
Don Collier
Sheriff
Anthony Childs
April
Ryan Childs
April
Mindy Spence
Girl in Schoolyard
Nick Gomez
Boy with Plane
Sandra G. Katzel
Cashier
Steven Suggs
Young T.C.
Michael Crawley
T.C.'s Father
Irv Gorman
Tony Turner
Bryson G. Liberty
Striking Eagle
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Tenney
- Screenplay & Story
- John Woodward
- Original Score
- Josh Kaplan, Harry Maslin, Donovan Stark, Dave Borden, Pat Rettig
- Original Title
- The Cellar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Indian Neck Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Tenney
John Woodward, David Henry Keller, Darryl Wimberley
Josh Kaplan, Harry Maslin, Donovan Stark, Dave Borden, Pat Rettig
Tom Jewett
Sally Allen
Howard Baldwin, Richard Cohen, Brian Russell, Patrick Wells, Steve Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Tenney
Director
Tom Jewett
Director of Photography
Sally Allen
Editor
Lisette Thomas
Production Design
Josh Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Harry Maslin
Original Music Composer
Donovan Stark
Original Music Composer
Dave Borden
Original Music Composer
Pat Rettig
Original Music Composer
John Woodward
Screenplay
Patrick Wells
Producer
Steve Berman
Producer
John Woodward
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cellar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cellar about?
A young boy finds an ancient Comanche monster spirit in the basement of his home. His parents don't believe him, so he must kill the monster alone.
Who directed The Cellar?
The Cellar was directed by Kevin Tenney.
Who stars in The Cellar?
The principal cast of The Cellar includes Patrick Kilpatrick, Chris Miller, Suzanne Savoy, Ford Rainey, Michael Wren.
When was The Cellar released and how long is it?
The Cellar was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cellar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cellar was composed by Josh Kaplan, Harry Maslin, Donovan Stark, Dave Borden, Pat Rettig.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cellar?
The Cellar holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).