Graveyard Shift (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Graveyard Shift is a 1990 horror film directed by Ralph S. Singleton, starring David Andrews and Kelly Wolf. It is partly based on Night Shift by Stephen King. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $11.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10. Stream it on AMC and AMC+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Ralph S. Singleton
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Based on
- Night Shift by Stephen King
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Graveyard Shift About?
The premise of Graveyard Shift without spoilers, adapted from Night Shift by Stephen King. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking stability, drifter John Hall takes a job at a textile mill in rural Maine, working the night shift. He and his colleagues soon discover a horrifying secret hidden within the mill – a monstrous entity that thrives on fear. As the terror escalates, the workers must confront the unholy force and fight to survive the chilling events unfolding beneath the mill.
Graveyard Shift Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- drifter
- rat
- foreman
- based on short story
- based on the works of stephen king
- diet pepsi
- rat infestation
- boss subordinate relationship
- night shift
- monster
- small town
- basement
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- mutant
- sexual harassment
- product placement
- moving one's lips while reading
- diet pepsi can
- textile mill
- reference to bruce dern
- exterminator
- eaten alive
- title spoken by character
- insanity
- job interview
- dog
- axe
- bar
- bribe
- flashlight
- corruption
- coffin
- falling down stairs
- manager
- misogynist
- skeleton
- skull
- two word title
- pun in title
- gore
- grindhouse film
- creature feature
- nature horror
- supernatural power
- light bulb
- new england
- maine
- bones
- bat
- jumpsuit
- hose
Where to Watch Graveyard Shift
Stream it on AMC and AMC+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Graveyard Shift Cast
David Andrews leads the cast, with Kelly Wolf. Directed by Ralph S. Singleton.
- Director Ralph S. Singleton
Graveyard Shift Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Graveyard Shift 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Metacritic 28 Metascore
User score 4.9
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TMDB 53% User score
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Graveyard Shift Plot Summary
What happens in Graveyard Shift from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with a late-shift worker laboring in the dimly lit basement of a textile factory, where he is seen feeding bales of cotton into a large industrial machine. During a moment of frustration sparked by the sweltering heat—revealed by a thermometer reading over 100 degrees—he slams his fist against a support beam. This careless action drives a rusty nail into his hand, prompting him to treat the injury with anti-bacterial ointment and gauze from a nearby medical cabinet. As he finds solace in his break, he notices a gathering of rats observing him. Driven by a mix of anger and bravado, he begins to taunt the rodents, ultimately throwing one into the industrial machine.
Full summary
The whole story of Graveyard Shift, scene by scene
Graveyard Shift Box Office
Graveyard Shift grossed $11.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11.6M
- US & Canada
- $11.6M
Graveyard Shift Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Graveyard Shift (1990) - Official Trailer (HD)
How Well Do You Know Graveyard Shift?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main setting of the movie?
Cars in Graveyard Shift
8 cars on screen, including the 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the 1966 Ford Mustang.
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1983 Chevrolet K-10 Background role
Graveyard Shift Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Graveyard Shift - Stephen King” and “Rats”.
- Also known as
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- Graveyard Shift - Stephen King
- Rats
- Stephen King's Graveyard Shift
- Stephen King’s Nachtschicht
- La Créature du cimetière
- La creatura del cimitero
- La fosa común
- Ночная смена
- Nočná smena
- Éjjeli műszak
- משמרת בית הקברות
- Нощна смяна
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- 괴물
- Las Tumbas Malditas
- A Criatura do Cemitério
- Noční směna
- O Túmulo Vivo
- 坟场禁区
- Cmentarna szychta
- Mezarlık Devriyesi
- Цвинтарна зміна
- スティーヴン・キング／地下室の悪夢
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Graveyard Shift FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Graveyard Shift, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Graveyard Shift?
Graveyard Shift runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Graveyard Shift released?
Graveyard Shift was released on October 26, 1990.
Who directed Graveyard Shift?
Graveyard Shift was directed by Ralph S. Singleton.
Who is in the cast of Graveyard Shift?
Graveyard Shift stars David Andrews and Kelly Wolf.
Where can I watch Graveyard Shift?
In the US, Graveyard Shift is streaming on AMC, AMC+ and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Graveyard Shift make at the box office?
Graveyard Shift grossed $11.6 million worldwide.
How is Graveyard Shift rated?
Graveyard Shift has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 28 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Is Graveyard Shift based on a book?
Yes. Graveyard Shift is partly adapted from Night Shift by Stephen King.
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