Fright Show
“A journey into the bizarre world of horror and science fiction lunacy”
Synopsis
Two obscure film critics host four SF/Horror films: The Thing in the Basement, Illegal Alien, Nightfright, and Dr. Dobermind.
Top Cast
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Eddie Brill
Eddie Brill
Chris Phillips
Chris Phillips
Jennifer Jacobi
Jenny (segment "Dr. Dobermind")
Hugh D'Autremont
Dr. Dobermind (segment "Dr. Dobermind")
Gaby Dundon
(segment "Dr. Dobermind")
John Stamm
(segment "Illegal Alien")
Frank Sheppard
(segment "Illegal Alien")
Jim Lefebvre
(segment "Illegal Alien")
Dennis Duggan
(segment "Illegal Alien")
Jeffrey Carter
(segment "Illegal Alien")
Stacey Cole
(segment "Illegal Alien")
Carl Smith
(segment "Illegal Alien")
Marla Carlson
(segment "Illegal Alien")
Kerry Black
(segment "Nightfright")
Bob Monzani
(segment "Nightfright")
Paul Heckemeyer
(segment "Nightfright")
Amanda York
(segment "Nightfright")
Janet Aspinwall
(segment "Nightfright")
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damon Santostefano, Jeffrey Baker, Frank Kerr, Jonathan Mostow, Richard Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Brill, Chris Phillips, Jonathan Mostow, Gregory J. Keller, Jeffrey Baker, Frank Kerr, Richard Taylor
- Original Score
- Daniel Joseph Dee, Lawrence Kassin, Duncan Millar, Chris Phillips
- Original Title
- Fright Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damon Santostefano, Jeffrey Baker, Frank Kerr, Jonathan Mostow, Richard Taylor
Eddie Brill, Chris Phillips, Jonathan Mostow, Gregory J. Keller, Jeffrey Baker, Frank Kerr, Richard Taylor
Daniel Joseph Dee, Lawrence Kassin, Duncan Millar, Chris Phillips
Suzanne Griffin, Douglas McAndrew, Peter Rade, Stephen Rogers, Richard Taylor
Eugene Bronstein, Ron Harris
Brian Keister, Gregory J. Keller, Linda Laias, Jonathan Mostow, Damon Santostefano
Department Leadership Roster
Damon Santostefano
Director
Jeffrey Baker
Director
Frank Kerr
Director
Jonathan Mostow
Director
Richard Taylor
Director
Eddie Brill
Writer
Chris Phillips
Writer
Jonathan Mostow
Writer
Gregory J. Keller
Writer
Jeffrey Baker
Writer
Frank Kerr
Writer
Richard Taylor
Writer
Brian Keister
Producer
Gregory J. Keller
Producer
Linda Laias
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fright Show.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fright Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fright Show about?
Two obscure film critics host four SF/Horror films: The Thing in the Basement, Illegal Alien, Nightfright, and Dr. Dobermind.
Who directed Fright Show?
Fright Show was directed by Damon Santostefano, Jeffrey Baker, Frank Kerr, Jonathan Mostow, Richard Taylor.
Who stars in Fright Show?
The principal cast of Fright Show includes Eddie Brill, Chris Phillips, Jennifer Jacobi, Hugh D'Autremont, Gaby Dundon.
When was Fright Show released and how long is it?
Fright Show was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Fright Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fright Show was composed by Daniel Joseph Dee, Lawrence Kassin, Duncan Millar, Chris Phillips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fright Show?
Fright Show holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).