The Willies (1990): Cast
The Willies is a 1990 comedy horror film starring Sean Astin as Michael, Clu Gulager and James Karen. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Force Majeure Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Willies About?
The premise of The Willies without spoilers.
The trio—two brothers and their cousin—spend a night in the woods trying to spook each other with stories. They start with familiar urban legends, then move into two distinct narratives: one about bizarre, supernatural events at an elementary school, and another following a teenage boy whose disturbing fascination escalates into grotesque, laugh‑inducing horror.
The Willies Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- elementary school
- school janitor
- campfire story
- humanoid monster
- bathroom
- amusement park
- fast food restaurant
- fly
- multiple storylines
- monster disguised as human
- bully
- bully comeuppance
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- anthology
- wetting pants
- urban legend
- monster
- giant insect
- manure
- toy poodle
- heart attack
- 1990s
- two word title
- prosthetic limb
- rat
- microwave
- humiliation
- giant monster
- farmer
- disgust
- carnival ride
- title spoken by character
- horror host
- boy
- fat boy
- slimehouse
- asthma
- theft
- nail polish remover
- cookie
- throat slit
- tent
- man eating monster
- local news
- eaten alive
- dog
- dead teacher
- gore
- triple child murder
- fertilizer
- mutilated child
The Willies Cast & Characters
Sean Astin leads the cast as Michael, with Clu Gulager as Greeley Principal and James Karen as Jenkins / Uncle Harry.
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Sean Astin as Michael -
Clu Gulager as Greeley Principal -
James Karen as Jenkins / Uncle Harry -
John McGiver as Pharmacist
Also Starring in The Willies
· 39 more- Dana Ashbrook Tough Dude
- Joshua John Miller Josh
- Kathleen Freeman Miss Titmarsh
- Tracey Gold Carol Seaver
- Bill Erwin Old Man
- Kirk Cameron Mike Seaver
- Mike Pniewski Mr. Belcher
- Patrika Darbo Mrs. Walters
- Brian Peck Brock Richards
- Kimmy Robertson Ride Operator
- Doug Benson Zombie
- Jeremy Miller Brad
- Chelsea Noble Anchor Woman
- Evan Arnold Counter Guy
- Michael Bower Gordy Belcher
- F.J. O'Neil New School Principal
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- Marilyn Pitzer Chicken Lady
- Gary DePew Sea Captain Ghoul
- Ken Daly Farmer Ghoul / Pest Control Guy
- Jason Horst Kyle
- Ina Fried Danny Hollister
- Ralph Drischell Farmer Spivey
- Shawn Donahue Lance
- Suzanne Goddard-Smythe Mrs. Belcher
- Ellie Smith School Nurse
- Kathy MacQuarrie Tough Chick
- Marie Wright-Perry Tart
- Bob Zamudio The Ripper / Fly #2
- Tim Edwards Mr. Death Ghoul
- Marte Boyle Slout Poodle Lady
- Steeve Arlen Ride Narrator (Voice)
- Rocky Giordani Jr. Rudy
- Ari Smith Jenny
- Damon Nelson Boy at Lunch
- Maija Gates Girl #1
- Ariel Donovan Girl #2
- Gloria Sherman Grocery Woman
- Paul Blessing Fly #1
- Buddy Bower Fly #3
The Willies Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer THE WILLIES Video Store Screener Promo Horror VHS
Cars in The Willies
2 cars on screen: the 1968 Ford F-Series and the 1970 Ford F-Series.
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1968 Ford F-Series Minor role -
1970 Ford F-Series Background role
The Willies Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Les Willies” and “Los Willies”.
- Also known as
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- Les Willies
- Los Willies
- 心惊肉跳
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The Willies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Willies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Willies?
The Willies runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Willies released?
The Willies was released on December 27, 1990.
Who is in the cast of The Willies?
The Willies stars Sean Astin as Michael, Clu Gulager as Greeley Principal and James Karen as Jenkins / Uncle Harry, among 43 credited actors.
Does The Willies have a post-credit scene?
No. The Willies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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