Fright Show (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1985, Fright Show is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Jonathan Mostow, running about 58 minutes. “A journey into the bizarre world of horror and science fiction lunacy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two obscure film critics host four SF/Horror films: The Thing in the Basement, Illegal Alien, Nightfright, and Dr. Dobermind.
Who’s in it. Fright Show stars Eddie Brill as Eddie Brill, Chris Phillips as Chris Phillips, Jennifer Jacobi as Jenny (segment "Dr. Dobermind") and Hugh D'Autremont as Dr. Dobermind (segment "Dr. Dobermind"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Fright Show has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fright Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fright Show tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fright Show (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fright Show change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fright Show worth watching?
- Fright Show holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fright Show?
- Fright Show stars Eddie Brill, Chris Phillips, Jennifer Jacobi, Hugh D'Autremont and Gaby Dundon.
- When was Fright Show released?
- Fright Show was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.