Night Life (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1989, Night Life is a comedy and horror film directed by David Acomba, running about 92 minutes. “There's good reason to be afraid of the dark.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Archie works part-time at his uncle's mortuary and is harassed by a few of the popular kids because of it. His harassers die in an automobile accident, and the bodies are taken to his uncle's mortuary. Archie is pulling a late night at the mortuary when he sees a storm brewing. Lighting strikes! They're alive! The preppie bullies continue to torment him...as zombies!
Who’s in it. Night Life stars Scott Grimes as Archie Melville, John Astin as Verlin Flanders, Cheryl Pollak as Charly Dorn and Anthony Geary as John Devlin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Night Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Life (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Life worth watching?
- Night Life holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Life?
- Night Life stars Scott Grimes, John Astin, Cheryl Pollak, Anthony Geary and Alan Blumenfeld.
- When was Night Life released?
- Night Life was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.