Child in the Night(1990)
The secret of a grisly murder, locked in a child's mind.
Child in the Night Synopsis
Traumatized after seeing his father brutally murdered by a hook wielding assailant, young Luke is tasked to help unmask the killer.
Child in the Night (1990) is a mystery, thriller, drama, tv movie and horror film directed by Mike Robe, released on May 1, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars JoBeth Williams, Tom Skerritt, Season Hubley and Mike Pniewski. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Robe
- Writers:
- Michael Petryni
- Producers:
- Ian Martin
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Hirschfeld
- Composer:
- Mark Snow
- Production:
- Allied Communications, Jayhawk Productions, Mike Robe Productions
- Status:
- Released
Child in the Night (1990) Trailer
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Child in the Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
JoBeth Williams
as Dr. Hollis
Tom Skerritt
as Detective Bass
Season Hubley
as Valerie
Mike Pniewski
as Bobby
Tim Choate
as Curt
Thom Bray
as Harvey
Elijah Wood
as Luke
Darren McGavin
as Os Winfield
- Michael di Martino
Michael di Martino
as Mikey
- Johnny DiCarsano
Johnny DiCarsano
as Ricky
John Procaccino
as Hickman
John Aylward
as Dr. Wendt
Key crew
Directed by Mike Robe, written by Michael Petryni, produced by Ian Martin.
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Child in the Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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Child in the Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Child in the Night online?
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Child in the Night (1990) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Child in the Night?
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The main cast of Child in the Night (1990) includes JoBeth Williams, Tom Skerritt, Season Hubley, Mike Pniewski and Tim Choate. The film was directed by Mike Robe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Child in the Night released?
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Child in the Night was released on May 1, 1990 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Child in the Night worth watching?
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Child in the Night (1990) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Child in the Night?
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Yes. The official Child in the Night trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.