The Stay Awake (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1987, The Stay Awake is a horror film directed by John Bernard, running about 91 minutes. “The night you couldn't sleep... even if you wanted to!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The ghost of a serial killer, executed for murdering students at a Catholic girls' school, returns to the school to take revenge on the current student body.
Who’s in it. The Stay Awake stars Shirley Jane Harris as Trish Walton, Tanya Gordon as Samantha, Jayne Hutton as Carrie and Heath Potter as Debbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Stay Awake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stay Awake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stay Awake tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stay Awake (1987)?
- In US, The Stay Awake is available to stream on fuboTV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stay Awake worth watching?
- The Stay Awake holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stay Awake?
- The Stay Awake stars Shirley Jane Harris, Tanya Gordon, Jayne Hutton, Heath Potter and Ken Marshall.
- When was The Stay Awake released?
- The Stay Awake was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.