Hack-O-Lantern
“The power is in the blood.”
Synopsis
When Tommy was a boy, he saw his grandpa, the leader of a vicious satanic cult, murder his father in a brutal ritual on Halloween night. Now he is 18, and grandpa is ready to indoctrinate him into the ways of the black arts.
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Hack-O-Lantern (1988) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-05
Top Cast
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Hy Pyke
Grandpa Drindle
Gregory Scott Cummins
Tommy Drindle
Katina Garner
Amanda
Carla Baron
Vera Drindle
Jeff Brown
Roger
Michael Potts
Bill
Patricia Christie
Beth
Larry Coven
Brian
Bryson Gerard
Young Tommy Drindle
Heidi Lepucki
Young Vera Drindle
Lance Harvey
Young Roger
Jeanna Fine
Nora
David James Campbell
Sarge
Marya Gant
Carrie
Michael Mincinski
Bob
Tracy Shuttleworth
Lou
Susan Hoffman
Lou's Girlfriend
Jai Emerick
Bob's Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jag Mundhra
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Eisenstark, Carla Robinson
- Original Score
- Greg Haggard
- Original Title
- Hack-O-Lantern
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Spencer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jag Mundhra
Dave Eisenstark, Carla Robinson
Greg Haggard
Stephen Ashley Blake
Tom Atchison, Jag Mundhra
Pran Gairola, Raj Mehrotra, Shiv Seth
Department Leadership Roster
Jag Mundhra
Director
Frank Billecci
Costume Design
Carla Robinson
Writer
Raj Mehrotra
Producer
Greg Haggard
Original Music Composer
Stephen Ashley Blake
Director of Photography
Tom Atchison
Editor
Jag Mundhra
Editor
Thomas Atcheson
Production Design
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hack-O-Lantern
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What is Hack-O-Lantern about?
When Tommy was a boy, he saw his grandpa, the leader of a vicious satanic cult, murder his father in a brutal ritual on Halloween night. Now he is 18, and grandpa is ready to indoctrinate him into the ways of the black arts.
Who directed Hack-O-Lantern?
Hack-O-Lantern was directed by Jag Mundhra.
Who stars in Hack-O-Lantern?
The principal cast of Hack-O-Lantern includes Hy Pyke, Gregory Scott Cummins, Katina Garner, Carla Baron, Jeff Brown.
When was Hack-O-Lantern released and how long is it?
Hack-O-Lantern was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Hack-O-Lantern?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hack-O-Lantern was composed by Greg Haggard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hack-O-Lantern?
Hack-O-Lantern holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).