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Urban Legend (1998)

โ€œWhat you don't believe can kill you.โ€

5.7/10 ยท 1,522 votes 1h 40m r HorrorMystery

#116 of 123 films from 1998 #992 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Jamie Blanks ยท Written by Silvio Horta

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Overview

A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.

Cast

Alicia Wittas Natalie Simon
Jared Letoas Paul Gardener
Rebecca Gayheartas Brenda Bates
Michael Rosenbaumas Parker Riley
Loretta Devineas Reese Wilson
Tara Reidas Sasha Thomas
John Nevilleas Dean Adams
Joshua Jacksonas Damon Brooks
Julian Richingsas Weird Janitor
Robert Englundas Professor William Wexler
Natasha Gregson Wagneras Michelle Mancini
Danielle Harrisas Tosh Guaneri
Brad Dourifas Michael McDonnell, Gas Station Attendant
Gord Martineauas David McAree

Facts

Release dateSeptember 25, 1998
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$14,000,000
Box office$72,527,595 (5.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0146336

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ValentineValentine2001 ยท โ˜… 5.6 ยท 1h 36m

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Questions

How long is Urban Legend?
Urban Legend runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Urban Legend worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 1,522 votes, which places it #116 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 7%) and #992 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Urban Legend?
Urban Legend was directed by Jamie Blanks. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Valentine (2001).
Who stars in Urban Legend?
Alicia Witt as Natalie Simon; Jared Leto as Paul Gardener; Rebecca Gayheart as Brenda Bates; Michael Rosenbaum as Parker Riley; Loretta Devine as Reese Wilson; Tara Reid as Sasha Thomas.
What is Urban Legend rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Urban Legend?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11907.

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