Scared to Death
“Is it alien, or was it once human?”
Synopsis
A series of hideous murders is taking place, and Inspector Capell and cop-turned-novelist Lonergan are investigating. The murders are found to be the work of an out-of-control experiment in genetic engineering. The two men must descend into the city's sewer systems to destroy the horrific miscreation. It won't be hard to find, as it's already looking for its next victims...
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Stinson
Ted Lonergan
Diana Davidson
Jennifer Stanton
Jonathan David Moses
Detective Lou Capell
Toni Jannotta
Sherry Carpenter
Walker Edmiston
Police Chief Dennis Warren
Pamela Bowman
Janie Richter
Mike Muscat
Howard Tindall
Freddie Dawson
Virgil Watson
Tracy Weddle
Kathy Sperry
Joleen Porcaro
Kelly - Victim #5
Stephen Fanning
Scott, Rollerskater
Greer Justin
Sandy, Rollerskater
Johnny Crear
Victor Colter
Kermit Eller
The Syngenor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris Festival of Fantastic Films
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$74K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Malone
- Screenplay & Story
- William Malone
- Original Title
- Scared to Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $74K
- Production Studios
- Malone Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Malone
William Malone
Patrick Prince
Warren Chadwick
William Malone, Rand Marlis, Gilbert M. Shilton
Department Leadership Roster
William Malone
Director
Patrick Prince
Director of Photography
Rand Marlis
Producer
Warren Chadwick
Editor
William Malone
Writer
Gilbert M. Shilton
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scared to Death
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What is Scared to Death about?
A series of hideous murders is taking place, and Inspector Capell and cop-turned-novelist Lonergan are investigating. The murders are found to be the work of an out-of-control experiment in genetic engineering. The two men must descend into the city's sewer systems to destroy the horrific miscreation. It won't be hard to find, as it's already looking for its next victims...
Who directed Scared to Death?
Scared to Death was directed by William Malone.
Who stars in Scared to Death?
The principal cast of Scared to Death includes John Stinson, Diana Davidson, Jonathan David Moses, Toni Jannotta, Walker Edmiston.
When was Scared to Death released and how long is it?
Scared to Death was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scared to Death?
Scared to Death holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).