Night Shade (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2.3

Released in 1996, Night Shade is a horror film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 96 minutes. “Between heaven & hell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disillusioned widower begins getting weird e-mail messages and duly heads to a strip club. Unfortunately, once there, he sees his supposedly dead wife lap-dancing; even more unfortunately, she also happens to be a vampire.
Who’s in it. Night Shade stars Tim Abell as Scott Travers, Teresa Politi as Jennifer Travers, Tane McClure as Charmagne and Jennifer Burton as Alison Blair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, Night Shade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Shade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Shade tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Shade (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Shade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Shade worth watching?
- Night Shade holds an audience score of 2.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Shade?
- Night Shade stars Tim Abell, Teresa Politi, Tane McClure, Jennifer Burton and Ross Hagen.
- When was Night Shade released?
- Night Shade was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.