Casper's Halloween Special (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1979, Casper's Halloween Special is an animation film directed by Carl Urbano, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. On Halloween night, Hairy Scarey, Winifred Witch and Screech Ghost are plotting their mean-spirited spookings. Casper refuses to join them and decides to go trick-or-treating dressed as a real boy, but neighborhood kids see through his disguise and run away in fear. Casper is heartbroken until he meets a special group of orphans who accept him for who he is, a ghost. But their fun is soon spoiled as Hairy Scary and his ghostly crew interfere. Now it is up to Casper and his new friends to stop their ghastly games and save Halloween before it is too late. --Wikipedia
Who’s in it. Casper's Halloween Special stars Greg Alter as Dirk (voice), Lucille Bliss as Gervais, Carmelita (voice), Diana McCannon as J.R. (voice) and Julie McWhirter as Casper (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Casper's Halloween Special has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Casper's Halloween Special page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casper's Halloween Special tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casper's Halloween Special (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Casper's Halloween Special change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Casper's Halloween Special worth watching?
- Casper's Halloween Special holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Casper's Halloween Special?
- Casper's Halloween Special stars Greg Alter, Lucille Bliss, Diana McCannon, Julie McWhirter and Marilyn Schreffler.
- When was Casper's Halloween Special released?
- Casper's Halloween Special was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.