Campfire Tales (1997) Horror Mystery
Campfire Tales (1997) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Nov 30, -0001 (US) | Genres Horror, Mystery | Runtime 1h 28m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.11/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.8/10
Campfire Tales Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A group of teens, stranded in the woods after a car accident, entertain themselves by telling classic horror stories. What follows is a series of eerie tales that include monsters, psychopaths, and ghosts, and that remind you that things aren"t always what they seem.
Tagline: Deep in the woods, no one can hear you scream.
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Campfire Tales Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1997 (more 1997 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 88 minutes / Genres: Horror, Mystery
Horror Genres: Anthology
Horror Subgenres: Teens
Directors: Matt Cooper, Martin Kunert, David Semel
Stars: James Marsden, Amy Smart, Frederick Lawrence, Christopher Masterson, Jay R. Ferguson … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Nov 30, -0001Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Campfire Tales Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 30, -0001
Writers: Martin Kunert, Eric Manes
Producers: Sandra Cannon, David Cooper, Matt Cooper, Gary DePew, Katy S. Fox, Eric Manes, Lori Miller, Larry Weinberg
Musicians: Andrew Rose
Cinematographers: John Peters
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Campfire Tales (1997) Cast (Click to Expand)
Campfire Tales Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| James Marsden | ... | Eddie (segment "The Hook") |
| Amy Smart | ... | Jenny (segment "The Hook") |
| Frederick Lawrence | ... | Rockin'' Rob (segment "The Hook") (as Rick Lawrence) |
| Christopher Masterson | ... | Eric (segment "The Campfire") (as Christopher Kennedy Masterson) |
| Jay R. Ferguson | ... | Cliff (segment "The Campfire") |
| Christine Taylor | ... | Lauren (segment "The Campfire") |
| Kim Murphy | ... | Alex (segment "The Campfire") |
| Glenn Quinn | ... | Scott (segment "The Locket") / Paramedic #1 (segment "The Campfire") |
| Suzanne Goddard-Smythe | ... | Mom (segment "People Can Lick Too") / Paramedic #2 (segment "The Campfire") (as Suzanne Goddard) |
| Jennifer MacDonald | ... | Valerie (segment "The Honeymoon") / RV Passenger (segment "The Campfire") |
| Ron Livingston | ... | Rick (segment "The Honeymoon") / RV Driver (segment "The Campfire") |
| David Cooper | ... | Police Officer #1 (segment "The Campfire") |
| Mike Terner | ... | Police Officer #3 (segment "The Campfire") |
| Matt Cooper | ... | Police Officer #4 (segment "The Campfire") |
| Hawthorne James | ... | Cole (segment "The Honeymoon") |
| Stewart J. Zully | ... | Deputy Munson (segment "The Honeymoon") |
| Paul Salamoff | ... | Crow Man #1 (segment "The Honeymoon") |
| Gary Jensen | ... | Crow Man #3 (segment "The Honeymoon") |
| Bill Zahn | ... | Crow Man #2 (segment "The Honeymoon") |
| Ben Jensen | ... | Crow Man #4 (segment "The Honeymoon") |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- James Marsden (b. September 18, 1973) – Eddie (segment \"The Hook\")
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Jimmy Marsden - Amy Smart (b. March 26, 1976) – Jenny (segment \"The Hook\")
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: A. Smart - Frederick Lawrence – Rockin'' Rob (segment \"The Hook\") (as Rick Lawrence)
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Rick Lawrence - Christopher Masterson (b. January 22, 1980) – Eric (segment \"The Campfire\") (as Christopher Kennedy Masterson)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
Also known as: Christopher Kennedy Masterson | Chris Masterson - Jay R. Ferguson (b. July 25, 1974) – Cliff (segment \"The Campfire\")
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Jay Ferguson - Christine Taylor (b. July 30, 1971) – Lauren (segment \"The Campfire\")
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Christine Joan Taylor - Kim Murphy – Alex (segment \"The Campfire\")
- Glenn Quinn, as Scott (segment \"The Locket\") / Paramedic #1 (segment \"The Campfire\"), passed away at age 32 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Suzanne Goddard-Smythe – Mom (segment \"People Can Lick Too\") / Paramedic #2 (segment \"The Campfire\") (as Suzanne Goddard)
- Jennifer MacDonald – Valerie (segment \"The Honeymoon\") / RV Passenger (segment \"The Campfire\")
- Ron Livingston (b. June 5, 1967) – Rick (segment \"The Honeymoon\") / RV Driver (segment \"The Campfire\")
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - David Cooper – Police Officer #1 (segment \"The Campfire\")
- Mike Terner – Police Officer #3 (segment \"The Campfire\")
- Matt Cooper – Police Officer #4 (segment \"The Campfire\")
- Hawthorne James – Cole (segment \"The Honeymoon\")
Also known as: James H. Hawthorne | James Hawthorne | James Herbert | Hawthorn James
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