

Beware: Children at Play
1989, English. Directed by Mik Cribben.
These Aren't Children...They Are Demons!
Parents are in a panic as their children mysteriously disappear. Little do they know that the only thing worse than their children disappearing would be them coming back. After the youngsters of Ellenburg fall under the ruthless control of a cult leader, they turn on their parents with gruesome results.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Beware: Children at Play
Beware: Children at Play is streaming on Screambox, Eternal Family, and Troma NOW in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mik CribbenDirector
- Lori RomeroJulia DeWolfe
- Michael RobertsonJohn DeWolfe
- Robin LillyCleo Carr
- Mik CribbenFarmer Isac Braun
- Lori TirgrathJulia DeWolfe
- Herb KlingerFranklin Ludwig
- Lorna CourtneyAmy Carr/ Wealtheow
- Danny McClaughlinGrendel / Glenn Randall
- Annie GrindlayWitness (as Anne Grindley)
- Rich HamiltonSheriff Ross Carr
- Jamie KrauseKara DeWolfe
- Sunshine BarrettMary Rose Carr
Details
- Released
- 24 November 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fred P. Sharkey
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Beware: Children at Play: quick answers
Is Beware: Children at Play worth watching?
Beware: Children at Play doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Beware: Children at Play?
Beware: Children at Play runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Beware: Children at Play have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Beware: Children at Play. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Beware: Children at Play parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Beware: Children at Play is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Beware: Children at Play on?
Beware: Children at Play is streaming on Screambox, Eternal Family, and Troma NOW in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beware: Children at Play?
If you liked Beware: Children at Play, try Please Don't Feed the Children, The Children, The Tall Man.
Who directed Beware: Children at Play?
Beware: Children at Play (1989) was directed by Mik Cribben and stars Lori Romero, Michael Robertson, Robin Lilly.