Scare Package (2020): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Scare Package is a 2020 comedy horror film directed by Aaron B. Koontz and Emily Hagins, starring Jeremy King as Chad Buckley (segments "Rad Chad's Horror Emporium"), Chad (segment "Horror Hypothesis"), Byron Brown and Noah Segan. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Directors
- Aaron B. Koontz , Emily Hagins and Anthony Cousins
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Shudder
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scare Package About?
The premise of Scare Package without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A beloved horror host, Rad Chad Buckley, dies, and his funeral turns into a terrifying and comedic game of survival. Guests find themselves trapped in a deadly labyrinth filled with elaborate and humorous traps. To escape, they must use their understanding of horror movie conventions to overcome the sinister forces hunting them, leading to a chaotic and hilarious battle for survival.
Scare Package Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- splatter horror
- title directed by female
- overalls
- anthology
- b horror
- sequel
- spoof
- parody comedy
- joe bob briggs character
- usa horror host
- usa male horror host
- horror host
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- male horror host
Scare Package Cast & Characters
Jeremy King leads the cast as Chad Buckley (segments "Rad Chad's Horror Emporium"), Chad (segment "Horror Hypothesis"), with Byron Brown as Sam (segments "Rad Chad's Horror Emporium" - "Horror Hypothesis") and Noah Segan as Husband (segment "M.I.S.T.,E.R."). Directed by Aaron B. Koontz, Emily Hagins and Anthony Cousins; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Aaron B. Koontz
- Co-director Emily Hagins
- Co-director Anthony Cousins
- Co-director Chris McInroy
- Co-director Courtney Andujar
- Co-director Hillary Andujar
- Jeremy King as Chad Buckley (segments "Rad Chad's Horror Emporium"), Chad (segment "Horror Hypothesis")
- Byron Brown as Sam (segments "Rad Chad's Horror Emporium" - "Horror Hypothesis")
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Noah Segan as Husband (segment "M.I.S.T.,E.R.") -
Chase Williamson
Also Starring in Scare Package
· 6 more- Baron Vaughn
- Luxy Banner Hannah (segment "Cold Open")
- Chelsey Grant
- Zoe Graham
- Josephine McAdam
- Toni Trucks
More from the Directors of Scare Package
More films directed by the directors of Scare Package, best-rated first: Scare Package II: Rad Chad's Revenge, The Pale Door, Camera Obscura and Skeeter.
Scare Package Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scare Package 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10. Our Echo Score gives it 77/100, strongest in sensory experience (85) and weakest in story & flow (60).
Scare Package Echo Score Breakdown
In its anthology format, Scare Package delivers a playful and gore-driven experience that balances moments of inspired craftsmanship with uneven pacing and narrative coherence. The varied directorial styles contribute an engaging visual sensibility, while character depth remains limited in favor of meta-humor. Its collection of segments provides consistent sensory thrills, though structure and originality fluctuate across entries. The result is a mixed yet enjoyable anthology that will satisfy horror aficionados seeking inventive gore and genre inside jokes.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 80
In terms of art and craft, the film showcases inventive practical effects and a bold visual approach that highlight its homage to classic horror. The production design leans into vibrant gore aesthetics, and editing choices underscore the anthology’s rhythmic shifts. Occasional stylistic inconsistencies emerge between segments, but overall the visual presentation remains a defining strength of the film.
- Character & Emotion 65
When it comes to character and emotion, Scare Package emphasizes playful archetypes over deep development. Performances are energetic and cast chemistry resonates through self-referential banter, though individual segments rarely offer sustained emotional engagement. The wrap-around narrative provides occasional moments of warmth, but character depth is consistently subordinated to comedic and meta-horror elements in service of the anthology format.
- Story & Flow 60
In terms of story and flow, the anthology format delivers varied narrative rhythms that alternate between quick shocks and comedic payoffs. Some segments feel tightly plotted with clear genre homage, while others lag due to repetitive gore or structural confusion. The wrap-around framework offers cohesion but can disrupt momentum. Overall, narrative consistency fluctuates across the film’s segments.
- Sensory Experience 85
When assessing the sensory experience, the film leans heavily into tactile practical effects and robust sound design to amplify its gore-driven humor. The soundtrack complements the on-screen carnage with energetic cues, and visual stylization evokes classic slasher tropes. Audio transitions between segments remain smooth, ensuring that sensory elements enhance rather than distract from the anthology’s overall comedic-horror tone.
- Rewatch Factor 70
For rewatch factor, Scare Package offers selective replay value for genre enthusiasts drawn to its meta-humor and varied set pieces. Fans may revisit standout segments for their inventive gore or callbacks to horror lore, though uneven segment quality may limit full-viewing replays. The anthology’s insider jokes encourage repeat viewings, but overall appeal is strongest among dedicated horror aficionados.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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TMDB 56% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
4 ratings
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Scare Package Plot Summary
What happens in Scare Package from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jessie, having narrowly escaped from the clutches of the Devil’s Lake Impaler, finds herself at the funeral of the beloved video store owner and horror enthusiast, Rad Chad Buckley, who met his demise in a related tragedy. Among the mourners are Jessie’s mother, Ms. Kapowski, her friend Kimmie, Chad’s twin brother Bo Buckley, his accountant Rick, college roommate Dwight, undertaker Moira, actor Kirk, his bodyguard Bert, and a mysterious woman named Claire.
Full summary
The whole story of Scare Package, scene by scene
Scare Package Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Scare Package.
How Well Do You Know Scare Package?
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 major event brings Jessie back together with her friends?
Cars in Scare Package
15 cars on screen, including the 2016 Honda Civic and the 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale.
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2018 Dodge Challenger Minor role
Scare Package Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Pudelko ze strachami” and “Набор ужасов”.
- Also known as
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- Pudelko ze strachami
- Набор ужасов
- 恐吓包裹
- Жуткий наборчик
- Pudełko ze strachami
- Maratona do Terror
- 驚嚇出奇帶
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Movies Like Scare Package
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Scare Package II: Rad Chad's Revenge, Scare Package and Terror at Blood Fart Lake.
Scare Package FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Scare Package, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scare Package?
Scare Package runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Scare Package released?
Scare Package was released on June 18, 2020.
Who directed Scare Package?
Scare Package was directed by Aaron B. Koontz, Emily Hagins and Anthony Cousins.
More films by Aaron B. Koontz Who is in the cast of Scare Package?
Scare Package stars Jeremy King as Chad Buckley (segments "Rad Chad's Horror Emporium"), Chad (segment "Horror Hypothesis"), Byron Brown as Sam (segments "Rad Chad's Horror Emporium" - "Horror Hypothesis") and Noah Segan as Husband (segment "M.I.S.T.,E.R."), among 10 credited actors.
How is Scare Package rated?
Scare Package has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Scare Package have a post-credit scene?
No. Scare Package has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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