Night Train to Terror (1985): Cast & Plot
Night Train to Terror is a 1985 horror film directed by Tom McGowan and Jay Schlossberg-Cohen, starring Ferdy Mayne as God (segment "The Night Train") (as God), Tony Giorgio and John Phillip Law. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Directors
- Tom McGowan and Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Visto International Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Night Train to Terror About?
The premise of Night Train to Terror without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On a surreal train bound for Hell, God and Satan debate the destiny of three strangers. Their lives unfold in three bizarre vignettes: one set in an insane asylum where patients endure unsettling treatments, another follows a sinister “death club,” and the last chronicles the twisted exploits of a devoted servant of Satan.
Night Train to Terror Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- anthology
- depiction of god
- directed by several directors
- edited from unfinished film
- rock band
- devil
- train
- organ harvesting
- blood splatter
- gore
- female full frontal nudity
- surrealism
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- episodic structure
- claymation
- rape
- mad doctor
- bound and gagged
- monster
- brain surgery
- demon
- psychiatric hospital
- corpse
- female rear nudity
- kissing while having sex
- psychotronic film
- cult
- woman bound and gagged
- man bound and gagged
- hand over mouth
- spreadeagle
- train conductor
- god character
- satan character
- devil character
- scream
- dance scene
- reference to devil
- listening to music
- train trip
- urban fantasy
- drowned car
- omnibus film
- horror anthology
- portmanteau film
- slow motion scene
- singer
- musician
- african american
- conductor
- voice over narration
Night Train to Terror Cast & Characters
Ferdy Mayne leads the cast as God (segment "The Night Train") (as God), with Tony Giorgio as Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer) and John Phillip Law as Harry Billings (segment "The Case of Harry Billings"). Directed by Tom McGowan and Jay Schlossberg-Cohen; 47 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Tom McGowan
- Co-director Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
- Ferdy Mayne as God (segment "The Night Train") (as God)
- Tony Giorgio as Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer)
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John Phillip Law as Harry Billings (segment "The Case of Harry Billings") - Sharon Ratcliff as Dr. Fargo (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
Also Starring in Night Train to Terror
· 43 more- Arthur M. Braham Dr. Brewer (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
- Richard Moll Otto (segment "The Case of Harry Billings") / James Hansen (segment "The Case of Claire Hansen") (as Charles Moll)
- Merideth Haze Gretta Connors (segment "The Case of Gretta Connors")
- J. Martin Sellers George Youngmeyer (segment "The Case of Gretta Connors")
- Rick Barnes Newlywed Man (segment "The Case of Harry Billings") / Glenn Marshall (segment "The Case of Gretta Connors")
- Cameron Mitchell The Lieutenant (segment "The Case of Claire Hansen")
- Faith Clift Claire Hansen (segment "The Case of Claire Hansen")
- Marc Lawrence Mr. Weiss / Dieter (segment "The Case of Claire Hansen")
- Maurice Grandmaison Papini (segment "The Case of Claire Hansen")
- Robert Bristol Olivier (segment "The Case of Claire Hansen")
- Earl Washington Night Porter (segment "The Night Train")
- Mark E. Ridley Prince Flubutu (segment "The Case of Gretta Connors")
- Lisa Watkins Verna, Bar Owner (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
- Peter Creadick Lobotomized Patient (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
- Toni Covington Contessa Pacelli (segment "The Case of Gretta Connors") (as Anne Fairchild)
- Christie Starley Dance Club Hostess (segment "The Case of Claire Hansen") (as Christie Wagner)
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- Jini Flynn Newlywed Woman (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
- Charles Parker Man in Bar (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
- Micki Anne Corbin Blond at Church (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
- Carla Marlanee Restaurant Girl (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
- William Charles Federico Schmidt (segment "The Case of Gretta Connors")
- Joe Sheron Head Kidnapper (segment "The Case of Gretta Connors")
- Angela Nicoletti Singing Girl (segment "The Night Train")
- Melanie Montilla Dancer (segment "The Night Train")
- Stacey Lyons Dancer (segment "The Night Train")
- Barbara Wyler Woman at Window (segment "The Night Train")
- Jamie Scoggin Man at Window (segment "The Night Train")
- Linda Maderas Dancer (segment "The Night Train")
- Chantel Morogeus Dancer (segment "The Night Train")
- Lori Bell Drums (segment "The Night Train")
- Byron Yordan Rock Singer / Breakdancer (segment "The Night Train")
- Richard Sanford Bass (segment "The Night Train")
- Marlie Clark Guitar (segment "The Night Train")
- Rick Arbuckle Sax (segment "The Night Train")
- Dina Lee Russo Singing Girl (segment "The Night Train")
- Gabriel Whitehouse Conductor (segment "The Night Train")
- Eva Hesse Harry's Wife (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
- Donna Grillo Dead Girl on Rope (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
- Merideth Kennedy Dead Redhead (segment "The Case of Harry Billings") (as Meredith Kennedy)
- Amy Sussman Bikini Girl (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
- Barbara De Vandre Girl in Park (segment "The Case of Gretta Connors")
- Evan A. Stoliar Boy in Park (segment "The Case of Gretta Connors")
- Juan Luis Curiel The Priest (segment "The Case of Claire Hansen")
Night Train to Terror Plot Summary
What happens in Night Train to Terror from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a train headed to Las Vegas, God Ferdy Mayne and Satan Tony Giorgio argue about what they offer to humankind, while a lively group of young people aboard the car party on, ignorant of the destinies shaping their lives. The two celestial figures watch as three stories unfold, each a harsh, dreamlike vignette about desire, danger, and doom, weaving their fates together in the car’s confined, claustrophobic space.
The Case of Harry Billings
Full summary
The whole story of Night Train to Terror, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Night Train to Terror?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which two celestial beings argue over their contributions to humankind while observing the train's passengers?
Cars in Night Train to Terror
11 cars on screen, including the 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Minor role -
1979 Datsun 210 Minor role -
1978 Ford Granada Minor role
Night Train to Terror Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Shiver” and “Noche en el tren del terror”.
- Also known as
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- Shiver
- Noche en el tren del terror
- Train express pour l'enfer
- 悪夢の銀河鉄道
- 恐怖夜车
- 신 공포의 텍사스
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Night Train to Terror FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Night Train to Terror, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Night Train to Terror?
Night Train to Terror runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Night Train to Terror released?
Night Train to Terror was released on May 1, 1985.
Who directed Night Train to Terror?
Night Train to Terror was directed by Tom McGowan and Jay Schlossberg-Cohen.
More films by Tom McGowan Who is in the cast of Night Train to Terror?
Night Train to Terror stars Ferdy Mayne as God (segment "The Night Train") (as God), Tony Giorgio as Satan (segment "The Night Train") (as Lu Sifer) and John Phillip Law as Harry Billings (segment "The Case of Harry Billings"), among 47 credited actors.
Does Night Train to Terror have a post-credit scene?
No. Night Train to Terror has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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