Graveyard Shift (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1990, Graveyard Shift is a horror film directed by Ralph S. Singleton, running about 89 minutes. “Stephen King took you to the edge with The Shining and Pet Sematary. This time... he pushes you over.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Hall is a drifter who wanders into a small town in Maine. He needs a job and decides to seek employment at the community's top business: a large textile mill. He is hired to work the "graveyard shift" -- from around midnight to dawn -- and, along with a few others, he is charged with cleaning out the basement. This task strikes the workers as simple enough, but then, as they proceed deeper underground, they encounter an unspeakable monstrosity intent on devouring them all.
Who’s in it. Graveyard Shift stars David Andrews as John Hall, Kelly Wolf as Jane Wisconsky, Stephen Macht as Warwick and Robert Alan Beuth as Ippeston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Graveyard Shift has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Graveyard Shift page.
If you liked it. Fans of Graveyard Shift tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Graveyard Shift (1990)?
- In US, Graveyard Shift is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Graveyard Shift worth watching?
- Graveyard Shift holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Graveyard Shift?
- Graveyard Shift stars David Andrews, Kelly Wolf, Stephen Macht, Robert Alan Beuth and Andrew Divoff.
- When was Graveyard Shift released?
- Graveyard Shift was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.