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The Haunting of Sarah Hardy (1989): Cast

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy (1989) movie poster

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy is a 1989 mystery horror film directed by Jerry London, starring Sela Ward as Sarah York, Michael Woods and Morgan Fairchild. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Haunting of Sarah Hardy (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Jerry London
Genres
Mystery , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Haunting of Sarah Hardy About?

The premise of The Haunting of Sarah Hardy without spoilers.

Sela Ward plays Sarah Hardy, a newlywed heiress who returns to her isolated childhood home, The Pines, to claim a fortune. As she settles in, an evil presence—whether supernatural or psychological—menaces her, driving her toward madness and murder. Morgan Fairchild and Polly Bergen deliver standout performances in this gothic suspense tale.

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • gaslighting
  • female star appears in underwear
  • woman wears a teddy lingerie
  • woman in danger
  • husband cheating on wife with her best friend
  • father's funeral
  • younger version of character
  • woman wears a black veil
  • daddy's girl
  • running into the sea
  • white wedding
  • champagne
+38 more
  • wedding night
  • childhood home
  • woman wears a nightgown
  • piano playing
  • 12 year old girl
  • shadowy figure
  • pregnancy
  • seaside mansion
  • long distance telephone call
  • fired from a job
  • loss of baby
  • greenhouse
  • bouquet of white lilies
  • woman collapses on the floor
  • waking up in a hospital
  • wife wants a divorce
  • listening on a telephone extension
  • affair with wife's best friend
  • bathtub
  • suicide note
  • causing someone to commit suicide
  • woman grabs man's behind
  • faked suicide
  • memorial service
  • revenge
  • car on fire
  • woman taking a shower
  • faked death
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • ambiguous ending
  • ends with a scream
  • woman wears a silk nightgown
  • f word
  • car over a cliff
  • live action
  • 1980s
  • haunting
  • childhood trauma
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Cast & crew

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy Cast & Characters

Sela Ward leads the cast as Sarah York, with Michael Woods as Austin Hardy and Morgan Fairchild as Lucy Milgrim. Directed by Jerry London; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Haunting of Sarah Hardy

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From the director

More from Jerry London

More films directed by Jerry London: Counterstrike, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Heart Within, Take Me Home: The John Denver Story and Beauty.

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The Haunting of Sarah Hardy Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Im Bann des Todes” and “Az elátkozott kastély”.

Also known as
  • Im Bann des Todes
  • Az elátkozott kastély
  • L'obsession de Sarah Hardy
  • L'ossessione di Sarah Hardy
  • 莎拉夜惊魂

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The Haunting of Sarah Hardy FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Haunting of Sarah Hardy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Haunting of Sarah Hardy?

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Haunting of Sarah Hardy released?

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy was released on May 31, 1989.

Who directed The Haunting of Sarah Hardy?

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy was directed by Jerry London.

More films by Jerry London

Who is in the cast of The Haunting of Sarah Hardy?

The Haunting of Sarah Hardy stars Sela Ward as Sarah York, Michael Woods as Austin Hardy and Morgan Fairchild as Lucy Milgrim, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Haunting of Sarah Hardy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Haunting of Sarah Hardy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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