The Halloween That Almost Wasn't(1979)
The Halloween That Almost Wasn't Synopsis
Upset by rumors that Halloween may end, Dracula calls his mild-mannered monsters together and delivers an ultimatum - either regain their frightening image, or leave his Transylvania castle forever.
The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (1979) is a horror, comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Bruce Bilson, released on October 28, 1979 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Judd Hirsch, Mariette Hartley, Henry Gibson and Jack Riley. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce Bilson
- Writers:
- Coleman Jacoby
- Producers:
- Gaby Monet
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Sova
- Production:
- Concepts Unlimited, ABC
- Status:
- Released
The Halloween That Almost Wasn't Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judd Hirsch
as Count Dracula
Mariette Hartley
as Winnie the Witch
Henry Gibson
as Igor
Jack Riley
as Wolf Man
Josip Elic
as Zabaar the Zombie
John Schuck
as Frankenstein's Monster
- Robert Fitch
Robert Fitch
as The Mummy
Andrew Duncan
as Newscaster
- Jamie Ross
Jamie Ross
as Father
- Maggie Peters Ross
Maggie Peters Ross
as Mother
- Kristin Williams
Kristin Williams
as Girl
- Charles Fields
Charles Fields
as Boy
Key crew
Directed by Bruce Bilson, written by Coleman Jacoby, produced by Gaby Monet.
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The Halloween That Almost Wasn't Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Halloween That Almost Wasn't – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Halloween That Almost Wasn't?
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The main cast of The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (1979) includes Judd Hirsch, Mariette Hartley, Henry Gibson, Jack Riley and Josip Elic. The film was directed by Bruce Bilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Halloween That Almost Wasn't released?
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The Halloween That Almost Wasn't was released on October 28, 1979 and runs for 30m.
Is The Halloween That Almost Wasn't worth watching?
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The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (1979) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.