Urban Legend
“What you don't believe can kill you.”
Synopsis
A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-05
Top Cast
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Alicia Witt
Natalie Simon
Jared Leto
Paul Gardener
Rebecca Gayheart
Brenda Bates
Tara Reid
Sasha Thomas
Loretta Devine
Reese Wilson
Michael Rosenbaum
Parker Riley
Joshua Jackson
Damon Brooks
John Neville
Dean Adams
Robert Englund
Professor William Wexler
Natasha Gregson Wagner
Michelle Mancini
Danielle Harris
Tosh Guaneri
Julian Richings
Weird Janitor
Brad Dourif
Michael McDonnell, Gas Station Attendant
Gord Martineau
David McAree
Vince Corazza
David Evans
Stephanie Mills
Felicia
Danny Comden
Blake
Nancy McAlear
Jenny
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 24, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$72.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.18x
+$58.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamie Blanks
- Screenplay & Story
- Silvio Horta
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Urban Legend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $72.5M
- Production Studios
- Phoenix Pictures, Neal H. Moritz Productions, Gina Matthews Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamie Blanks
Silvio Horta
Christopher Young
James Chressanthis
Jay Cassidy
Brad Luff, Gina Matthews, Michael McDonnell, Neal H. Moritz
Department Leadership Roster
Jamie Blanks
Director
Silvio Horta
Screenplay
Gina Matthews
Producer
Michael McDonnell
Producer
Neal H. Moritz
Producer
James Chressanthis
Director of Photography
Jay Cassidy
Editor
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Charles William Breen
Production Design
Mary Claire Hannan
Costume Design
Matt Birman
Stunt Coordinator
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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 Urban Legend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Urban Legend about?
A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.
Who directed Urban Legend?
Urban Legend was directed by Jamie Blanks.
Who stars in Urban Legend?
The principal cast of Urban Legend includes Alicia Witt, Jared Leto, Rebecca Gayheart, Tara Reid, Loretta Devine.
When was Urban Legend released and how long is it?
Urban Legend was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Urban Legend?
Urban Legend had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $72.5M at the worldwide box office (5.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Urban Legend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Urban Legend was composed by Christopher Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Urban Legend?
Urban Legend holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).