The Horror Show
1989, English. Directed by James Isaac.
They tried to electrocute "Meat Cleaver" Max. It didn't work.
Vowing revenge on the detective who apprehended him, serial killer "Meat Cleaver" Max Jenke returns from beyond the grave to launch a whole new reign of terror.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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5.4/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Horror Show
The Horror Show is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Part of a series
House: watch order
Cast & crew
- James IsaacDirector
- Lance HenriksenDetective Lucas McCarthy
- Brion JamesMax Jenke
- Rita TaggartDonna McCarthy
- Dedee PfeifferBonnie McCarthy
- Aron EisenbergScott McCarthy
- Thom BrayPeter Campbell
- Matt ClarkDr. Tower
- David OliverVinnie
- Terry AlexanderCasey
- Lewis ArquetteLt. Miller
- Lawrence TierneyWarden
- Alvy MooreChili Salesman
Details
- Released
- 28 April 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alan Smithee, Leslie Bohem, Allyn Warner
- Box office
- $1.7M
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The Horror Show: quick answers
What should I watch before The Horror Show?
Watch House (1985) and House II: The Second Story (1987) first.
What comes after The Horror Show?
Next in the series: House IV (1992).
Is The Horror Show worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Horror Show?
The Horror Show runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Horror Show have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Horror Show. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Horror Show parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Horror Show is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Horror Show on?
The Horror Show is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Horror Show?
If you liked The Horror Show, try Southbound, Frank and Penelope, The Resurrected.
Who directed The Horror Show?
The Horror Show (1989) was directed by James Isaac and stars Lance Henriksen, Brion James, Rita Taggart.