Screams of a Winter Night(1979)
In the shadow of evil, in the echo of sins. In the icy stare of moonlight, our ghostly tale begins.
Screams of a Winter Night Synopsis
Ten college friends take a winter weekend camping trip to Lake Durand. The group holes up in an old cabin where the original owners were once found dead, with local Native Americans suspecting they were the victims of a spirit called Shataba. As the group nestles in for the night, they start telling each other scary stories.
Screams of a Winter Night (1979) is a horror film directed by James L. Wilson, released on January 26, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Matt Borel, Gil Glasgow, Mary Agen Cox and Robin Bradley. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- James L. Wilson
- Writers:
- Richard H. Wadsack
- Producers:
- James L. Wilson, Richard H. Wadsack
- Cinematographer:
- Robert E. Rogers
- Composer:
- Don Zimmers
- Production:
- Full Moon Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Screams of a Winter Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Matt Borel
Matt Borel
as John / Ron
Gil Glasgow
as Steve / Parker
- Mary Agen Cox
Mary Agen Cox
as Elaine
- Robin Bradley
Robin Bradley
as Sally / Annie's Roommate
Ray Gaspard
as Harper / Billy
- Beverly Allen
Beverly Allen
as Jookie / Crazy Annie
- Brandy Barrett
Brandy Barrett
as Liz
- Charles Rucker
Charles Rucker
as Alan
- Jan Norton
Jan Norton
as Lauri
William Ragsdale
as The Kid - Service Station Attendant
- Roger Manning
Roger Manning
Key crew
Directed by James L. Wilson, written by Richard H. Wadsack, produced by James L. Wilson and Richard H. Wadsack.
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Screams of a Winter Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 26 ratings.
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Screams of a Winter Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Screams of a Winter Night online?
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Screams of a Winter Night (1979) is available to stream on Shudder Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Screams of a Winter Night?
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The main cast of Screams of a Winter Night (1979) includes Matt Borel, Gil Glasgow, Mary Agen Cox, Robin Bradley and Ray Gaspard. The film was directed by James L. Wilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Screams of a Winter Night released?
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Screams of a Winter Night was released on January 26, 1979 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Screams of a Winter Night worth watching?
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Screams of a Winter Night (1979) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.