Hack-O-Lantern (1988) Horror
Hack-O-Lantern (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Mar 25, 1988 (US) | Genres Horror | Runtime 1h 27m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.62/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.7/10
Hack-O-Lantern Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A kindly old grandfather is actually the leader of a murderous satanic cult which sacrifices its victims on Halloween.
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Hack-O-Lantern Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 87 minutes / Genres: Horror
Directors: Jag Mundhra
Stars: Hy Pyke, Gregory Scott Cummins, Katina Garner, Carla B., Jeff Brown … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 25, 1988Language: English
Country: USA
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Hack-O-Lantern Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 25, 1988, Blu-ray CE: Jun 20, 2017, Blu-ray: Jan 30, 2018, DVD: Jun 20, 2017
Writers: Dave Eisenstark, Carla Robinson
Producers: Pran Gairola, Raj Mehrotra, Tom Milo, Shiv Seth
Musicians: Greg Haggard
Cinematographers: Stephen Ashley Blake
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Hack-O-Lantern (1988) Cast (Click to Expand)
Hack-O-Lantern Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hy Pyke | ... | Grandpa |
| Gregory Scott Cummins | ... | Tommy |
| Katina Garner | ... | Amanda |
| Carla B. | ... | Vera (as Carla Baron) |
| Jeff Brown | ... | Roger |
| Michael Potts | ... | Bill |
| Patricia Christie | ... | Beth |
| Larry Coven | ... | Brian |
| Bryson Gerard | ... | Young Tommy |
| Heidi Lepucki | ... | Young Vera |
| Lance Harvey | ... | Young Roger |
| Jeanna Fine | ... | Nora (as Angel Rush) |
| Dave Campbell | ... | Sarge |
| Marya Gant | ... | Carrie |
| Michael Mincinski | ... | Bob |
| Tracy M. Shuttleworth | ... | Lou |
| Susan Hoffman | ... | Lou''s Girlfriend |
| Jai Emerick | ... | Bob''s Girlfriend |
| Brenda Cedarblade | ... | Witch |
| D.D. Gonzales | ... | Witch |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Hy Pyke, as Grandpa, passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Hy Camp | Hy Pike | Monte 'Hy' Pike - Gregory Scott Cummins (b. November 30, 1955) – Tommy
Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Gregory Scott Cummings | Greg Cummins - Katina Garner – Amanda
Also known as: Katina Gardner - Carla B. – Vera (as Carla Baron)
Also known as: Carla Baron - Jeff Brown – Roger
- Michael Potts – Bill
- Patricia Christie – Beth
- Larry Coven – Brian
- Bryson Gerard – Young Tommy
- Heidi Lepucki – Young Vera
- Lance Harvey – Young Roger
- Jeanna Fine (b. September 29, 1964) – Nora (as Angel Rush)
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Pamela Doug | Geanna Fine | Gina Fine | Jeanne Fine | Jenna Fine | Angelique Gauthier | Vanna Paymore | Virginia Paymore | Angel Payson | Angel Rush - Dave Campbell – Sarge
- Marya Gant (b. August 15, 1948) – Carrie
Sign: Leo - Michael Mincinski – Bob
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