The Last Broadcast (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1998, The Last Broadcast is a horror and mystery film directed by Stefan Avalos, running about 86 minutes. “What actually happened that night in the woods?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Bristling with equipment, two enthusiastic local access cable TV producers recruit an assistant and venture into a forest in search of the mythical and horrifying Jersey Devil. Days later, only one of the trio emerges. He becomes the prime suspect in the disappearances of the other two. However, a local filmmaker examines extensive footage found at the scene and arrives at a different conclusion.

Who’s in it. The Last Broadcast stars David Beard as David Leigh, The Filmmaker, Jim Seward as Jim Suerd, The Accused, Stefan Avalos as Steven Avkast, 'Fact or Fiction' Host and Lance Weiler as Locus Wheeler, 'Fact or Fiction' Host, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Last Broadcast has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $12.1K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Broadcast page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Last Broadcast tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Last Broadcast (1998)?
In US, The Last Broadcast is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Last Broadcast worth watching?
The Last Broadcast holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Last Broadcast?
The Last Broadcast stars David Beard, Jim Seward, Stefan Avalos, Lance Weiler and Rein Clabbers.
When was The Last Broadcast released?
The Last Broadcast was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.