Scared to Death(1980)
Is it alien, or was it once human?
Scared to Death Synopsis
A series of hideous murders is taking place, and Inspector Capell and cop-turned-novelist Lonergan are investigating. The murders are found to be the work of an out-of-control experiment in genetic engineering. The two men must descend into the city's sewer systems to destroy the horrific miscreation. It won't be hard to find, as it's already looking for its next victims...
Scared to Death (1980) is a science fiction and horror film directed by William Malone, released on March 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars John Stinson, Diana Davidson, Jonathan David Moses and Toni Jannotta. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- William Malone
- Writers:
- William Malone
- Producers:
- Gilbert M. Shilton, Rand Marlis
- Cinematographer:
- Patrick Prince
- Production:
- Malone Productions Ltd.
- Budget:
- $74,000
- Status:
- Released
Scared to Death (1980) Trailer
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Scared to Death Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Scared to Death.
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Scared to Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Stinson
John Stinson
as Ted Lonergan
- Diana Davidson
Diana Davidson
as Jennifer Stanton
- Jonathan David Moses
Jonathan David Moses
as Detective Lou Capell
- Toni Jannotta
Toni Jannotta
as Sherry Carpenter
Walker Edmiston
as Police Chief Dennis Warren
- Pamela Bowman
Pamela Bowman
as Janie Richter
Mike Muscat
as Howard Tindall
- Freddie Dawson
Freddie Dawson
as Virgil Watson
- Tracy Weddle
Tracy Weddle
as Kathy Sperry
- Joleen Porcaro
Joleen Porcaro
as Kelly - Victim #5
- Stephen Fanning
Stephen Fanning
as Scott, Rollerskater
- Greer Justin
Greer Justin
as Sandy, Rollerskater
Key crew
Directed by William Malone, written by William Malone, produced by Gilbert M. Shilton and Rand Marlis.
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Scared to Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 36 ratings.
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Scared to Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scared to Death online?
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Scared to Death (1980) is available to stream on Cultpix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Scared to Death?
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The main cast of Scared to Death (1980) includes John Stinson, Diana Davidson, Jonathan David Moses, Toni Jannotta and Walker Edmiston. The film was directed by William Malone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scared to Death released?
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Scared to Death was released on March 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Scared to Death worth watching?
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Scared to Death (1980) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Scared to Death?
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