The Jitters (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1989, The Jitters is an action, comedy and horror film directed by John Fasano, running about 80 minutes. “It's a Feeling You'll Never Lose ... Once You Got 'Em You Just Can't Shake 'Em.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Chinatown, merciless gang goes on nightly rampages of theft and destruction. Merchant Frank Lee has no way of fighting back - until he's undead, murdered by the gangsters...but he returns to life transformed into a "Kyonshi" - Chinese version of a vampire - and ready to avenge his unjust death in a way that's sure going to give you the Jitters.
Who’s in it. The Jitters stars Sal Viviano as Michael Derrick, Marilyn Tokuda as Alice Lee, Randy Atmadja as Frank Lee and James Hong as Tony Yang Sr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Jitters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jitters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jitters tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jitters (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Jitters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Jitters worth watching?
- The Jitters holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jitters?
- The Jitters stars Sal Viviano, Marilyn Tokuda, Randy Atmadja, James Hong and Doug Silberstein.
- When was The Jitters released?
- The Jitters was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.