Thriller Theater! (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Thriller Theater! is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael S. Olson, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. Thirty-something geek Tom Stewart has always loved cheap old horror and monster movies. He's decided to pursue a dream to create a horror host TV show in an age when infomercials are more important to local television stations than original programming. When TV60-WPM gives Tom his chance, his struggle begins, leading to unexpected and unwanted compromises in all aspects of his life. Before long, Tom wonders if the show's slowly growing success is worth the pain it takes to get there...but he doesn't have to shoulder the burdens alone. "Thriller Theater!" is a gently comedic feel-good movie about the struggle to find a balance between "real life" and the pursuit of one's creative dreams.

Who’s in it. Thriller Theater! stars Steven Warren Hill as Tom Stewart, Robert Warnock as Ed Mercer, Benjamin Nicholson as Dennis Kimmel and Aliza Skolnik as Nikki Polaniecki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Thriller Theater! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thriller Theater! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thriller Theater! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.