Terror in the Aisles (1984): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Terror in the Aisles is a 1984 horror documentary directed by Andrew J. Kuehn, starring Donald Pleasence, Nancy Allen and Alfred Hitchcock. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $10 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Andrew J. Kuehn
- Genres
- Documentary , Horror
- Original language
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English
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Terror in the Aisles About?
The premise of Terror in the Aisles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
It’s a cut above the rest. A non-stop roller coaster ride through the scariest moments of the greatest terror films of all time.
Terror in the Aisles Themes & Keywords
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- theater
- crime filmmaking as subject
- horror filmmaking as subject
- psychotronic filmmaking as subject
- sci fi filmmaking as subject
- 1930s
- universal studios as subject
- horror host
- usa horror host
- usa male horror host
- male horror host
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- female horror host
- usa female horror host
- compilation
- film history
Terror in the Aisles Cast & Characters
Donald Pleasence leads the cast, with Nancy Allen and Alfred Hitchcock. Directed by Andrew J. Kuehn; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew J. Kuehn
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Donald Pleasence as themselves -
Nancy Allen as themselves -
Alfred Hitchcock as themselves - Diane Stilwell as Featured Moviegoer
Also Starring in Terror in the Aisles
· 4 more- Ángel Salazar Featured Moviegoer
- Fred Asparagus Featured Moviegoer
- Joel S. Rice Featured Moviegoer
- Lainie Cook Featured Moviegoer
Terror in the Aisles Plot Summary
What happens in Terror in the Aisles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Director Andrew J. Kuehn builds a cinematic tapestry of fear by weaving together brief clips from a wide spectrum of horror films, then threading them with his own commentary and moments of enacted narrative to form a cohesive, suspenseful collage. The result is a thoughtful, methodical journey through fright, where mood and texture shift from one fragment to the next, inviting viewers to notice how editing, sound design, and atmosphere can carry the fear even when the on-screen action is brief.
Full summary
The whole story of Terror in the Aisles, scene by scene
Terror in the Aisles Box Office
Terror in the Aisles grossed $10 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10M
- US & Canada
- $10M
How Well Do You Know Terror in the Aisles?
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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Which two performers serve as the primary commentators throughout the film?
Terror in the Aisles Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Terreur dans la salle” and “Terrore in sala”.
- Also known as
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- Terreur dans la salle
- Terrore in sala
- That's Shock!
- Time for Terror
- Terror im Parkett
- Terror en el patio de butacas
- Ανατριχίλα στον Εξώστη
- Ужас в проходах
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Terror in the Aisles FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Terror in the Aisles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Terror in the Aisles?
Terror in the Aisles runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Terror in the Aisles released?
Terror in the Aisles was released on October 26, 1984.
Who directed Terror in the Aisles?
Terror in the Aisles was directed by Andrew J. Kuehn.
More films by Andrew J. Kuehn Who is in the cast of Terror in the Aisles?
Terror in the Aisles stars Donald Pleasence, Nancy Allen and Alfred Hitchcock, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Terror in the Aisles make at the box office?
Terror in the Aisles grossed $10 million worldwide.
Does Terror in the Aisles have a post-credit scene?
No. Terror in the Aisles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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