The McPherson Tape (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, The McPherson Tape is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Dean Alioto, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. On October 8th, 1983, the McPherson family gathered together to celebrate the 5th birthday of Michelle, the littlest member of their household. Everything was captured on VHS by Michael McPherson and his new camcorder — including the alien invasion.
Who’s in it. The McPherson Tape stars Tommy Giavocchini as Eric Van Heese, Patrick Kelley as Jason Van Heese, Shirly McCalla as Shirly McCalla and Stacey Shulman as Renee Reynolds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The McPherson Tape has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The McPherson Tape page.
If you liked it. Fans of The McPherson Tape tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The McPherson Tape (1989)?
- In US, The McPherson Tape is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The McPherson Tape worth watching?
- The McPherson Tape holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The McPherson Tape?
- The McPherson Tape stars Tommy Giavocchini, Patrick Kelley, Shirly McCalla, Stacey Shulman and Christine Staples.
- When was The McPherson Tape released?
- The McPherson Tape was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.