Once Upon a Midnight Scary(1979)
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Once Upon a Midnight Scary Synopsis
"Once Upon a Midnight Scary" is a 1979 television program that aired as part of a CBS television anthology series. The program, hosted by noted actor Vincent Price, features scenes from three stories, including "The Ghost Belonged to Me" by Richard Peck, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, and "The House with a Clock in Its Walls" by John Bellairs.
Once Upon a Midnight Scary (1979) is a tv movie and horror film directed by Nell Cox, released on October 21, 1979 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Vincent Price, René Auberjonois, Severn Darden and Mike Brick. Viewers rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Nell Cox
- Writers:
- John Bellairs, Richard Peck, Kimmer Ringwald
- Producers:
- Diane Asselin, Paul Asselin
- Production:
- Asselin Productions
- Status:
- Released
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Once Upon a Midnight Scary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vincent Price
as Host
René Auberjonois
as Ichabod Crane
Severn Darden
as Jonathan Barnavelt
- Mike Brick
Mike Brick
as Lewis Barnavelt
- Mary Betten
Mary Betten
as Selena Izard
- Alexandria Johnson
Alexandria Johnson
as Girl Ghost
- Christian Berrigan
Christian Berrigan
as Alexander
Pat Petersen
as Tarby Corrigan
Jessica Pennington
as Blossom Culp
Pamela Brown
as Katrina
Guy Boyd
as Brom Bones
- Wayne Heffler
Wayne Heffler
as Bus Driver
Key crew
Directed by Nell Cox, written by John Bellairs, Richard Peck and Kimmer Ringwald, produced by Diane Asselin and Paul Asselin.
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Once Upon a Midnight Scary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Once Upon a Midnight Scary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Midnight Scary online?
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Who stars in Once Upon a Midnight Scary?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Midnight Scary (1979) includes Vincent Price, René Auberjonois, Severn Darden, Mike Brick and Mary Betten. The film was directed by Nell Cox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Midnight Scary released?
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Once Upon a Midnight Scary was released on October 21, 1979 and runs for 1h.
Is Once Upon a Midnight Scary worth watching?
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Once Upon a Midnight Scary (1979) holds an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Once Upon a Midnight Scary?
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