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Prom Night (1980)

โ€œIf you're not back by midnight...You won't be coming home!โ€

5.7/10 ยท 510 votes 1h 33m r ThrillerHorrorMystery

#33 of 34 films from 1980 #2191 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Paul Lynch ยท Written by William Gray, Robert Guza Jr.

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Overview

At a high school senior prom, a masked killer stalks four teenagers who were responsible for the accidental death of a classmate six years prior.

Cast

Leslie Nielsenas Mr. Hammond
Jamie Lee Curtisas Kimberly Hammond
Casey Stevensas Nick McBride
Anne-Marie Martinas Wendy Richards
Antoinette Boweras Mrs. Hammond
Michael Toughas Alex Hammond
Robert A. Silvermanas Mr. Sykes
Pita Oliveras Vicki
David Muccias Lou Farmer
Jeff Wincottas Drew Shinnick
Mary Beth Rubensas Kelly Lynch
George Touliatosas Lt. McBride
Melanie Morse MacQuarrieas Henri-Anne
David Gardneras Dr. Fairchild

Facts

Release dateJuly 18, 1980
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 1980 average of 113 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$1,500,000
Box office$14,796,236 (9.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0081383

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Questions

How long is Prom Night?
Prom Night runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Prom Night worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 510 votes, which places it #33 of 34 films released in 1980 in this index (top 6%) and #2191 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Prom Night?
Prom Night was directed by Paul Lynch.
Who stars in Prom Night?
Leslie Nielsen as Mr. Hammond; Jamie Lee Curtis as Kimberly Hammond; Casey Stevens as Nick McBride; Anne-Marie Martin as Wendy Richards; Antoinette Bower as Mrs. Hammond; Michael Tough as Alex Hammond.
What is Prom Night rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Prom Night?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/71790.

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