Once Upon a Midnight Scary
1979, English. Directed by Nell Cox.
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"Once Upon a Midnight Scary" is a 1979 television program that aired as part of a CBS television anthology series. The program, hosted by noted actor Vincent Price, features scenes from three stories, including "The Ghost Belonged to Me" by Richard Peck, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, and "The House with a Clock in Its Walls" by John Bellairs.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Nell CoxDirector
- Vincent PriceHost
- René AuberjonoisIchabod Crane
- Severn DardenJonathan Barnavelt
- Mike BrickLewis Barnavelt
- Mary BettenSelena Izard
- Alexandria JohnsonGirl Ghost
- Christian BerriganAlexander
- Pat PetersenTarby Corrigan
- Jessica PenningtonBlossom Culp
- Pamela BrownKatrina
- Guy BoydBrom Bones
- Wayne HefflerBus Driver
Details
- Released
- 21 October 1979
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is Once Upon a Midnight Scary?
Once Upon a Midnight Scary runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Once Upon a Midnight Scary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Once Upon a Midnight Scary is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Once Upon a Midnight Scary on?
Once Upon a Midnight Scary isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1979. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once Upon a Midnight Scary?
If you liked Once Upon a Midnight Scary, try Dead of Night, Mr. Boogedy, The Night Stalker.
Who directed Once Upon a Midnight Scary?
Once Upon a Midnight Scary (1979) was directed by Nell Cox and stars Vincent Price, René Auberjonois, Severn Darden.