Once Upon a Midnight Scary (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 9.2
Released in 1979, Once Upon a Midnight Scary is a horror and tv movie film directed by Nell Cox, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. "Once Upon a Midnight Scary" is a 1979 television program that aired as part of a CBS television anthology series. The program, hosted by noted actor Vincent Price, features scenes from three stories, including The Ghost Belonged to Me by Richard Peck, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, and The House with a Clock in its Walls by John Bellairs.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Midnight Scary stars Vincent Price as Host, René Auberjonois as Ichabod Crane, Severn Darden as Jonathan Barnavelt and Mike Brick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.2/10, Once Upon a Midnight Scary sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Midnight Scary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Midnight Scary tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Midnight Scary (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Midnight Scary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Midnight Scary worth watching?
- Once Upon a Midnight Scary holds an audience score of 9.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Midnight Scary?
- Once Upon a Midnight Scary stars Vincent Price, René Auberjonois, Severn Darden, Mike Brick and Mary Betten.
- When was Once Upon a Midnight Scary released?
- Once Upon a Midnight Scary was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.