Deadtime Stories (film)
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Directed by | Jeffrey Delman Tom Savini |
Written by | Jeffrey Delman J. Edward Kiernan Charles F. Shelton |
Story by | Jeffrey Delman |
Produced by | William Paul |
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Cinematography | Daniel B. Canton |
Edited by | William Szarka |
Music by | Larry Juris |
Production company | Scary Stuff Productions[1] |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $2.7 million[2] |
Deadtime Stories (also known internationally as Freaky Fairy-Tales and The Griebels from Deadtime Stories) is a 1986 American
Production was filmed in New York City in 1984, originally titled as Freaky Fairy Tales. After screening at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival, it was released on November 26, 1986, where it grossed $2.7 million at the box office.
Plot
An impatient uncle attempts to calm his rambunctious nephew by telling him three
Cast
- Scott Valentine as Peter
- Nicole Picard as Rachel
- Matt Mitler as Willie
- Cathryn de Prume as Goldi Lox
- Melissa Leo as Judith "MaMa" Baer
- Kathy Fleig as Miranda
- Phyllis Craig as Hanagohl
- Michael Mesmer as Uncle Mike
- Brian DePersia as Little Brian
- Kevin Hannon as Beresford "Papa" Baer
- Timothy Rule as Wilmont "Baby" Baer
- Anne Redfern as Florinda
- Casper Roos as Vicar
- Barbara Seldon as Seductress
- Leigh Kilton as Seductress
- Lesley Sank as Reviving Magoga
- Lisa Cain as Living Magoga
- Jeffrey Delman as Strangling Man
- Michael Berlinger as Greg
- Fran Lopate as Grandma
- John Bachelder as Drugstore Clerk
- Caroline Carrigan as Nurse
- Oded Carmi as Groundskeeper / Postman
- Heather L. Baley as Girl in Store
- Thea as Dog
- Bob Trimboli as Lt. Jack B. Nimble
- Harvey Pierce as Capt. Jack B. Quick
- Rondell Sheridan as Looney Bin Guard
- Beth Felty as Reporter
- Patrick McCord as Anchor
- Michele Mars as Waitress
- Ron Bush as Bank Guard
- Bryant Tausek as Man At Car
- Suzanna Vaucher as Weather Girl
- Leif Wennestrom as Dead Body
- Jim Nocell as Dead Body
- Evan L. Delman as Police Sergeant
Production
Principal photography was shot as Freaky Fairy Tales in New York City in 1984, and finished post-production in 1985.[1] The title was initially changed to Deadtime, but was settled as Deadtime Stories.[1]
Release
Deadtime Stories was screened at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival. After being acquired, the film was released on November 26, 1986 in the Southeastern United States, and premiered in Los Angeles on February 20, 1987.[1] It earned $708,112 on its opening weekend in 255 theaters, and grossed $2.7 million during its theatrical course.[2]
Home video
It was originally released on
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Deadtime Stories (1986)". American Film Institute Catalog. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Deadtime Stories (1986)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ "Deadtime Stories". VHSCollector. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ "Deadtime Stories". VHSCollector. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ "Freaky Fairy-Tales". VHSCollector. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ "Chilling Classics: 50 Movie Pack". DVDEmpire.com. 13 September 2005. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ "Deadtime Stories". DVDEmpire.com. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- Scream Factory. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
External links
- Deadtime Stories at IMDb
- Dead Time Stories at AllMovie
- Deadtime Stories at Rotten Tomatoes