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Ain't No Way Back (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1990, Ain't No Way Back is a horror film directed by Michael Borden, running about 90 minutes. “An Undead Hillbilly Ghost Story” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two men on weekend outing assist country lass in trouble but find themselves in a stew. One is killed, one severely injured who recovers at the Campbell cabin. He learns the simplicity of country living and falls in love with daughter. She explains, mysteriously, that although she cares, this cannot be; the feud is coming', as it always does. Only after his own death, during the feud, does he realize that the Campbell and McDonald clans have been 50 years dead! He has, however, broken the cycle of the ongoing feud and now all, him included, may rest in peace.

Who’s in it. Ain't No Way Back stars Campbell Scott as Fletcher Kane, Virginia Lantry as Hallie Campbell, Bernard White as Joe Campbell and Len Lesser as Papa Campbell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Ain't No Way Back has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ain't No Way Back page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ain't No Way Back tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ain't No Way Back (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ain't No Way Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Ain't No Way Back worth watching?
Ain't No Way Back holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ain't No Way Back?
Ain't No Way Back stars Campbell Scott, Virginia Lantry, Bernard White, Len Lesser and John Durbin.
When was Ain't No Way Back released?
Ain't No Way Back was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.