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Deadtime Stories (1986): Cast & Box Office

Deadtime Stories (1986) movie poster

Deadtime Stories is a 1986 comedy horror film starring Melissa Leo as Judith 'MaMa' Baer, Matt Mitler and Scott Valentine. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $2.8 million worldwide.

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Deadtime Stories (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Deadtime Stories About?

The premise of Deadtime Stories without spoilers.

A babysitting uncle tells three twisted bedtime tales. The first features a murderous witch, the second mixes Little Red Riding Hood with a werewolf, and the third pits Goldilocks against three monstrous bears. Each story ends in deadly consequences for those who ignore the warning.

Deadtime Stories Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • werewolf horror
  • nudity
  • male nudity
  • sexual fantasy
  • kiss
  • werewolf
  • pharmacy
  • dog
  • red jogging outfit
  • air mattress
  • sex act reflected in mirror
  • sunglasses
+38 more
  • hospital
  • blood
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • sex scene
  • usa horror host
  • horror host
  • cult film
  • severed hand
  • kiss on the hand
  • double strangling
  • psychotronic film
  • female nudity
  • magic
  • anthology film
  • supernatural horror
  • horror anthology
  • omnibus film
  • portmanteau film
  • episodic structure
  • sister sister relationship
  • character's point of view camera shot
  • boy
  • little boy
  • missing sister
  • freeze frame
  • book
  • reference to alfred hitchcock
  • reference to brian de palma
  • slave
  • slavery
  • witch
  • orphan
  • cemetery
  • witchcraft
  • licking one's finger
  • finger licking
  • matronizing
  • old woman
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Cast & crew

Deadtime Stories Cast & Characters

Melissa Leo leads the cast as Judith 'MaMa' Baer, with Matt Mitler as Willie (Werewolf) and Scott Valentine as Peter.

Also Starring in Deadtime Stories

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Box office

Deadtime Stories Box Office

Deadtime Stories grossed $2.8 million worldwide.

1986 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.8M

US & Canada
$2.8M
Cars

Cars in Deadtime Stories

6 cars on screen, including the 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1972 Ford Torino Wagon.

All 6 cars
  • 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air in Deadtime Stories 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role
  • 1972 Ford Torino Wagon in Deadtime Stories 1972 Ford Torino Wagon Minor role
  • 1983 Ford Econoline in Deadtime Stories 1983 Ford Econoline Background role
  • 1967 Plymouth Fury in Deadtime Stories 1967 Plymouth Fury Background role
Details

Deadtime Stories Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Contos do Terror” and “Pahan yön sadut”.

Also known as
  • Contos do Terror
  • Pahan yön sadut
  • Freaky Fairytales
  • Buona notte Brian
  • The Griebels from Deadtime Stories
  • Opowiesci czasu smierci
  • Freaky Film Tales
  • Die Zunge des Todes
  • デッドタイム・ストーリー おとぎ話は血の匂い
  • Deadtime Stories - Die Zunge des Todes
  • Buonanotte Brian
  • Pohádky na dobrou smrt
+3 more
  • Tres historias para no dormir
  • Смертельные истории
  • 亡灵故事

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FAQ

Deadtime Stories FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Deadtime Stories, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Deadtime Stories?

Deadtime Stories runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Deadtime Stories released?

Deadtime Stories was released on April 13, 1986.

Who is in the cast of Deadtime Stories?

Deadtime Stories stars Melissa Leo as Judith 'MaMa' Baer, Matt Mitler as Willie (Werewolf) and Scott Valentine as Peter, among 18 credited actors.

How much did Deadtime Stories make at the box office?

Deadtime Stories grossed $2.8 million worldwide.

Does Deadtime Stories have a post-credit scene?

No. Deadtime Stories has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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