Tower of Terror
1997, English. Directed by D.J. MacHale.
Hotel guests check in… But they don't check out!
A disgraced reporter investigates an abandoned luxury hotel where five people mysteriously disappeared sixty years earlier.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 115 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tower of Terror
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Cast & crew
- D.J. MacHaleDirector
- Steve GuttenbergBuzzy Crocker
- Kirsten DunstAnna Petterson
- Nia PeeplesJill Perry
- Michael McShaneChris 'Q' Todd
- Amzie StricklandAbigail Gregory
- Melora HardinClaire Poulet
- Alastair DuncanGilbert
- Lindsay RidgewaySally Shine
- Shira RothYoung Abigail
- Lynne DonahoeChloe
- Lela IveyPatricia Peterson
- Wendy WorthingtonEmeline Partridge
Details
- Released
- 26 October 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- D.J. MacHale
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News & fan talk
What Tower of Terror is based on
Tower of Terror is based on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a theme park ride.
Theme park ride
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
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Tower of Terror: quick answers
Is Tower of Terror worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 115 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tower of Terror?
Tower of Terror runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Tower of Terror have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tower of Terror. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tower of Terror parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tower of Terror is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Tower of Terror on?
Tower of Terror isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 1997. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tower of Terror?
If you liked Tower of Terror, try Scared Stiff, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, R.L. Stine's Monsterville: The Cabinet of Souls.
Who directed Tower of Terror?
Tower of Terror (1997) was directed by D.J. MacHale and stars Steve Guttenberg, Kirsten Dunst, Nia Peeples.
What is Tower of Terror based on?
Tower of Terror is based on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a theme park ride.