Haunted Summer(1988)
Four lovers explore the heights of passion. And the depths of evil.
Haunted Summer Synopsis
Authors Lord Byron, Mary Shelley (née Godwin) and Percy Shelley get together for some philosophical discussions, but the situation soon deteriorates into mind games, drugs, and sex. It is a fictionalization of the summer that Lord Byron and the Shelleys, together with Lord Byron's ex-lover Claire Clairmont and his Doctor John Polidori, spent in the isolated Villa Diodati by Lake Geneva. It is there they devise a contest to adduce the best horror story to kill the dullness of summer. It is also there that one of the world's most famous books was given life—Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
Haunted Summer (1988) is a drama and romance film directed by Ivan Passer, released on December 16, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Philip Anglim, Alice Krige, Eric Stoltz and Alex Winter. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Ivan Passer
- Writers:
- Lewis John Carlino, Anne Edwards
- Producers:
- Martin Poll
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Rotunno
- Composer:
- Christopher Young
- Production:
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
- Status:
- Released
Haunted Summer (1988) Trailer
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Haunted Summer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philip Anglim
as Lord Byron
Alice Krige
as Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin
Eric Stoltz
as Percy Shelley
Alex Winter
as Dr. John William Polidori
Laura Dern
as Claire Clairmont
Peter Berling
as Maurice
Donald Hodson
as Rushton
- Giusto Lo Pipero
Giusto Lo Pipero
as Berger
- Antoinette McLain
Antoinette McLain
as Elise
- Terry Richards
Terry Richards
as Fletcher
Key crew
Directed by Ivan Passer, written by Lewis John Carlino and Anne Edwards, produced by Martin Poll.
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Haunted Summer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 13 ratings.
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Haunted Summer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Haunted Summer online?
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Haunted Summer (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Haunted Summer?
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The main cast of Haunted Summer (1988) includes Philip Anglim, Alice Krige, Eric Stoltz, Alex Winter and Laura Dern. The film was directed by Ivan Passer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Haunted Summer released?
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Haunted Summer was released on December 16, 1988 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Haunted Summer worth watching?
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Haunted Summer (1988) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Haunted Summer?
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Yes. The official Haunted Summer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.