Terror Train (1980): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Terror Train is a 1980 mystery thriller directed by Roger Spottiswoode, starring Ben Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis and Hart Bochner. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1981. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Astral Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Terror Train About?
The premise of Terror Train without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of college students celebrating Halloween on a chartered train find their party turning deadly when a mysterious killer begins targeting passengers. As the body count rises amidst the festive costumes and confusion, one woman must confront the danger and uncover the killer’s identity before she becomes the next victim. The escalating terror threatens to derail the train and everyone on board.
Terror Train Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- new year's eve
- magician
- medical student
- slasher
- masked killer
- masked murderer
- revenge
- slasher horror
- train
- pantyhose
- female nudity
- serial killer
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- axe murderer
- conductor
- gay subtext
- psychotronic film
- canuxploitation
- christmas horror
- grindhouse film
- horror b movie
- two word title
- mystery killer
- girl in jeopardy
- stabbed to death
- slasher killer
- red herring
- trauma
- gore
- revenge murder
- revenge killing
- sadism
- characters killed one by one
- characters murdered one by one
- bloody violence
- slasher murderer
- train movie
- smoking marijuana
- alcohol
- budweiser beer
- fancy dress
- costume
- reference to groucho marx
- magic tricks
- smoking
- david copperfield
- steam train
- camera movement
- card trick
- toilet compartment
- magic show
Terror Train Cast
Ben Johnson leads the cast, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Hart Bochner. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roger Spottiswoode
Also Starring in Terror Train
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Terror Train Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Terror Train 42 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 4.3
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TMDB 57% User score
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Terror Train Plot Summary
What happens in Terror Train 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
As the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, the fraternity scene at Northern Illinois University buzzed with excitement during their annual celebration. In the midst of the festivities, Alana Maxwell reluctantly participated in a prank crafted by her friends. She lured the innocent and socially awkward pledge Kenny Hampson into a bedroom under false pretenses of romantic intimacy. However, what awaited Kenny was far from romantic—he stumbled upon a horrifying sight: a corpse, which his fraternity brothers had stolen from the medical school. This traumatic revelation shattered his psyche, resulting in Kenny being admitted to a psychiatric institution.
Full summary
The whole story of Terror Train, scene by scene
Terror Train Awards & Nominations
Terror Train earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1981.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1981 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress
Terror Train Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Terror Train (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
How Well Do You Know Terror Train?
9 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 event triggers the main incidents in Terror Train?
Cars in Terror Train
2 cars on screen: the 1978 MCI MC-9 and the 1978 Champion.
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1978 MCI MC-9 Minor role -
1978 Champion Background role
Terror Train Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Todesparty 3” and “Terror Train - Zum Aussteigen zu spät”.
- Also known as
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- Todesparty 3
- Terror Train - Zum Aussteigen zu spät
- Monster im Nachtexpreß
- El tren del terror
- Die Todesparty 3
- Monster im Nachtexpress
- Поезд ужаса
- Le Monstre du train
- Monster im Nacht-Express
- A rettegés vonata
- Le train de la terreur
- 死亡列车
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- Terror w pociągu
- O Trem do Terror
- 공포의 수학 열차
- Поезд страха
- רכבת הטרור
- Mörka natt blodiga nyårsnatt
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Terror Train FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Terror Train, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Terror Train?
Terror Train runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Terror Train released?
Terror Train was released on October 3, 1980.
Who directed Terror Train?
Terror Train was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
More films by Roger Spottiswoode Who is in the cast of Terror Train?
Terror Train stars Ben Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis and Hart Bochner, among 10 credited actors.
How is Terror Train rated?
Terror Train has 42 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Was Terror Train nominated for any awards?
Terror Train received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Terror Train have a post-credit scene?
No. Terror Train has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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