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Fright Show (1985): Cast

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Fright Show is a 1985 comedy horror film directed by Frank Kerr, starring Hugh D'Autremont as Dr. Dobermind (segment "Dr. Dobermind"), Josh Stewart and John Carl Buechler. It runs 58 minutes.

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Fright Show (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Director
Frank Kerr
Genres
Comedy , Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fright Show About?

The premise of Fright Show without spoilers.

The program takes the viewer on a surreal trek through horror and sci‑fi madness, as two low‑profile film critics present a quartet of off‑beat genre shorts—The Thing in the Basement, Illegal Alien, Nightfright, and Dr. Dobermind—each pushing the boundaries of terror and absurdity.

Fright Show Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • young boy
  • child protagonist
  • taxidermist
  • stalked
  • young girl
  • creep
  • museum of natural history
  • playing poker
  • skepticism
  • horror club
  • film critic
  • horror anthology
+26 more
  • four stories
  • wrap around segment
  • spaceship
  • killer alien
  • fireball
  • meteor crash
  • knife
  • monster in basement
  • astronaut
  • female astronaut
  • pie in the face
  • buddies
  • alien spoof
  • alien egg
  • giant nose
  • female ai
  • horror host
  • male horror host
  • usa male horror host
  • usa horror host
  • monster in the closet
  • alien
  • anthology
  • monster
  • film clip
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Fright Show Cast & Characters

Hugh D'Autremont leads the cast as Dr. Dobermind (segment "Dr. Dobermind"), with Josh Stewart and John Carl Buechler. Directed by Frank Kerr; 24 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Frank Kerr

More films directed by Frank Kerr: Jack in the Box, Undercurrent and True Blood.

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Fright Show Also Known As

Also known as “Cinemagic”.

Also known as
  • Cinemagic

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FAQ

Fright Show FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fright Show, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fright Show?

Fright Show runs 58 minutes.

When was Fright Show released?

Fright Show was released on October 11, 1985.

Who directed Fright Show?

Fright Show was directed by Frank Kerr.

More films by Frank Kerr

Who is in the cast of Fright Show?

Fright Show stars Hugh D'Autremont as Dr. Dobermind (segment "Dr. Dobermind"), Josh Stewart and John Carl Buechler, among 24 credited actors.

Does Fright Show have a post-credit scene?

No. Fright Show has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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