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Four tales of horror and sci-fi mayhem, all hosted by two offbeat film critics.

FRIGHT SHOW

1985 · 58m · NR · Comedy / Drama / Horror · IMDB TMDB

Two obscure film critics host four SF/Horror films: The Thing in the Basement, Illegal Alien, Nightfright, and Dr. Dobermind.

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What is Fright Show about?

Fright Show is a 1985 United States comedy, drama, and horror anthology film directed by Damon Santostefano, Jeffrey Baker, Richard Taylor, Jonathan Mostow, and Frank Kerr, featuring two film critics who host four SF/Horror tales.

Programmer's Pick

Where else do you get a taxidermist, a horror club, and a pie in the face crammed into under an hour? Fright Show isn’t here to reinvent horror—just to poke fun at it, with loving jabs and more genre tropes than you can shake a meteor crash at.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Fright Show delivers a self-aware horror anthology experience, stitched together by the banter of two obscure film critics who play host to an array of science fiction and horror vignettes. Audiences are treated to four distinct stories: The Thing in the Basement, Illegal Alien, Nightfright, and Dr. Dobermind. Each segment plays with genre conventions, introducing everything from killer aliens and monsters lurking in closets to mad scientists and unsuspecting victims. The film takes an irreverent, comedic approach to its horror roots, drawing on familiar tropes and twisting them through the lens of its quirky hosts. Expect an affectionate send-up of classic horror and sci-fi club fare, all wrapped up in a rapid-fire 58-minute runtime.

Details & Specs

Directors
Damon Santostefano, Jeffrey Baker, Richard Taylor, Jonathan Mostow, Frank Kerr
Writers
Frank Kerr, Jeffrey Baker, Chris Phillips, Gregory J. Keller, Richard Taylor, Eddie Brill, Jonathan Mostow
Release
1985
Runtime
58m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Horror
Also Known As
Cinemagic

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Damon Santostefano +4 more Writers: Frank Kerr +6 more
Eddie Brill Eddie Brill Eddie Brill CP Chris Phillips Chris Phillips JJ Jennifer Jacobi Jenny (segment "Dr. Dobermind") HD Hugh D'Autremont Dr. Dobermind (segment "Dr. Dobermind") GD Gaby Dundon (segment "Dr. Dobermind") JS John Stamm (segment "Illegal Alien") FS Frank Sheppard (segment "Illegal Alien") JL Jim Lefebvre (segment "Illegal Alien") DD Dennis Duggan (segment "Illegal Alien") JC Jeffrey Carter (segment "Illegal Alien") SC Stacey Cole (segment "Illegal Alien") CS Carl Smith (segment "Illegal Alien") MC Marla Carlson (segment "Illegal Alien") KB Kerry Black (segment "Nightfright") BM Bob Monzani (segment "Nightfright") PH Paul Heckemeyer (segment "Nightfright") AY Amanda York (segment "Nightfright") JA Janet Aspinwall (segment "Nightfright") JS Josh Stewart (segment "Nightfright") WR Whit Reichert (segment "The Thing in the Basement") RT Richard Taylor (segment "The Thing in the Basement") BK Brian Keister (segment "The Thing in the Basement") DK Dodsworth Kenyon (segment "The Thing in the Basement") John Carl Buechler John Carl Buechler (segment "The Thing in the Basement")

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Why Cult

Anthology Structure

Enjoy four distinct SF/Horror stories, each with its own outlandish premise and style, hosted by tongue-in-cheek critics.

Genre Parody

The film gleefully spoofs classic horror and sci-fi conventions, from alien invasions to monsters in the closet.

Quirky Host Segments

Two obscure film critics provide comedic commentary, tying the anthology together with a knowing wink.

Independent Spirit

Fright Show’s offbeat tone and varied segments reflect its independent roots and willingness to embrace the bizarre.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Fright Show released? +

Fright Show was released in 1985.

Who directed Fright Show? +

Fright Show was directed by Damon Santostefano, Jeffrey Baker, Richard Taylor, Jonathan Mostow, and Frank Kerr.

How long is Fright Show? +

Fright Show has a runtime of 58 minutes.

What genre is Fright Show? +

Fright Show is a comedy, drama, and horror film.

Where can I watch Fright Show? +

You can watch Fright Show on SassyFlix.

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