Chain Letter (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1989, Chain Letter is a tv movie, horror and fantasy film directed by Thomas J. Wright, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. The Messenger of Death has an interesting way of getting victims. His assistant, Miss Smith, would write a letter where recipients would be told to pass it along. The person that failed in doing so would meet misfortune (mostly death). The Messenger of Death and Miss Smith would watch the person that broke the chain on a television monitor. After the victim's demise, The Messenger of Death would go back to his desk, and say to his assistant, "Take a letter, Miss Smith".
Who’s in it. Chain Letter stars Leslie Bevis as Miss Smith, Merritt Butrick as Raymond Maston, Nancy Cartwright as Marge and John Hostetter as Lieutenant Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Chain Letter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chain Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chain Letter tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chain Letter (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chain Letter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chain Letter worth watching?
- Chain Letter holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie, horror and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chain Letter?
- Chain Letter stars Leslie Bevis, Merritt Butrick, Nancy Cartwright, John Hostetter and Mary Page Keller.
- When was Chain Letter released?
- Chain Letter was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.