The Stay Awake
1987, English. Directed by John Bernard.
The night you couldn't sleep... even if you wanted to!
The ghost of a serial killer, executed for murdering students at a Catholic girls' school, returns to the school to take revenge on the current student body.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- John BernardDirector
- Shirley Jane HarrisTrish Walton
- Tanya GordonSamantha
- Jayne HuttonCarrie
- Heath PotterDebbie
- Ken MarshallMr. Stark
- Lindsay ReardonWilliam John Brown (as Lindsey Reardon)
- Michelle CareyToby
- Christobel d'OrtezAllison (as Christobel D'Orthez)
- Maxine JohnCheryl
- Heilie OeschgerAmy
- Joanna RowlandsJennifer
- Bart FoucheJason
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1987
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- John Bernard
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The Stay Awake: quick answers
Is The Stay Awake worth watching?
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How long is The Stay Awake?
The Stay Awake runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Stay Awake have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Stay Awake. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Stay Awake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Stay Awake is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Stay Awake on?
The Stay Awake isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stay Awake?
If you liked The Stay Awake, try The Nun II, Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II, Saint Catherine.
Who directed The Stay Awake?
The Stay Awake (1987) was directed by John Bernard and stars Shirley Jane Harris, Tanya Gordon, Jayne Hutton.