The Horror Show(1979)
The Horror Show Synopsis
A history of horror movies.
The Horror Show (1979) is a horror, documentary and tv movie film directed by Richard Schickel, released on February 6, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Anthony Perkins, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello and Julie Adams. Viewers rate it 3.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Schickel
- Writers:
- Richard Schickel
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Horror Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Perkins
as Self - Host
Bud Abbott
as (archive footage)
Lou Costello
as (archive footage)
Julie Adams
as (archive footage)
Richard Arlen
as (archive footage)
James Arness
as (archive footage)
Lionel Atwill
as (archive footage)
Martin Balsam
as (archive footage)
John Barrymore
as (archive footage)
Ernest Borgnine
as (archive footage)
John Carradine
as (archive footage)
Lon Chaney Jr.
as (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Schickel, written by Richard Schickel.
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The Horror Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Horror Show – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Horror Show online?
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Who stars in The Horror Show?
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The main cast of The Horror Show (1979) includes Anthony Perkins, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Julie Adams and Richard Arlen. The film was directed by Richard Schickel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Horror Show released?
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The Horror Show was released on February 6, 1979 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Horror Show worth watching?
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The Horror Show (1979) holds an average rating of 3.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.