Pledge Night (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1990, Pledge Night is a comedy and horror film directed by Paul Ziller, running about 80 minutes. “Brothers to the end. The very end.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In order to become a member of a fraternity, the applicants have to go through initiation rituals to show their loyalty. Way back in the 1960s, someone played a nasty trick on the student Sidney Scheider: He had to take a bath in a tub filled with cornflakes and coffee grounds, vinegar and even more disgusting substances. Nothing unusual so far but someone had replaced the water with pure acid. Sidney was seriously wounded and died a horrible death. This year Acid Sid returns with a vengeance, killing everyone who comes his way. One by one is slaughtered and in the college hell breaks loose.
Who’s in it. Pledge Night stars Todd Eastland as Larry Bonner, Shannon McMahon as Wendy, Dennis Sullivan as Bodine and Craig Derrick as Cagle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Pledge Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pledge Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pledge Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pledge Night (1990)?
- In US, Pledge Night is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pledge Night worth watching?
- Pledge Night holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pledge Night?
- Pledge Night stars Todd Eastland, Shannon McMahon, Dennis Sullivan, Craig Derrick and David Neal Evans.
- When was Pledge Night released?
- Pledge Night was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.