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The Halloween That Almost Wasn't

  • TV Movie
  • 1979
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
665
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The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (1979)
ComedyFamilyFantasy

Upset by rumors that Halloween may end, Dracula calls his mild-mannered monsters together and delivers an ultimatum - either regain their frightening image, or leave his Transylvania castle ... Read allUpset by rumors that Halloween may end, Dracula calls his mild-mannered monsters together and delivers an ultimatum - either regain their frightening image, or leave his Transylvania castle forever.Upset by rumors that Halloween may end, Dracula calls his mild-mannered monsters together and delivers an ultimatum - either regain their frightening image, or leave his Transylvania castle forever.

  • Director
    • Bruce Bilson
  • Writers
    • Coleman Jacoby
    • Bruno Caliandro
  • Stars
    • Judd Hirsch
    • Mariette Hartley
    • Henry Gibson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    665
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bruce Bilson
    • Writers
      • Coleman Jacoby
      • Bruno Caliandro
    • Stars
      • Judd Hirsch
      • Mariette Hartley
      • Henry Gibson
    • 16User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch
    • Count Dracula
    Mariette Hartley
    Mariette Hartley
    • The Witch
    Henry Gibson
    Henry Gibson
    • Igor
    Jack Riley
    Jack Riley
    • The Werewolf
    John Schuck
    John Schuck
    • The Frankenstein Monster
    Robert Fitch
    • The Mummy
    Josip Elic
    Josip Elic
    • Zabaar the Zombie
    Andrew Duncan
    Andrew Duncan
    • Newscaster
    Jamie Ross
    • Father
    Maggie Peters Ross
    • Mother
    Charles Fields
    Charles Fields
    • Boy
    • (as Charlie Fields)
    Kristin Williams
    • Girl
    • Director
      • Bruce Bilson
    • Writers
      • Coleman Jacoby
      • Bruno Caliandro
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews16

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    10skvanna342000

    Awesome little show

    I remember this show as a little kid. My brother and I still do the little thing we call 'Tinie, Tiny bat, tinie, tiny bat.' It makes us laugh every time. This is a great movie for kids. They don't make them like this anymore.......

    I would highly recommend this to every kid I know and adults. It has some really cute humor. Judd Hirsch is awesome..

    Where can I go to buy this movie Amazon?

    I did try one year to find it and they wanted around 90 bucks for it. I'm not sure I would pay that much - but I would at least pay $30.00

    Does anyone have any good ideas?
    10Thecatandthebat

    You must see this.

    One of the best movies bring back fond memories. I was 5 when it was re-released and it is fun to watch as a family. And although a little corny. I do believe that the whole family would enjoy watching it. It is short enough for little kids to stay interested. And it is funny for kids and teens. And brings back reminiscent times for adults. Plus you don't have to worry about what it is rated like most of the movies today. I have just recently seen it again and it is just as good as I remembered. And you will probably want to see it more then once. I know I sure did. Although now it is a bit hard to find. I would check pleases that sell used VHS. Also other places too. Since it was only once released to my knowledge.
    8jackelq

    Ach! There go my big bucks!

    This one is not to be missed! So much kids TV from the 70's was beneath contempt. This little film is a gem. We snatched it off the Disney Channel in 1989 and have watched it with our kids every Halloween since. It is charming and sweet, even now that the kids are grown! Makes a great double feature with either "Mr. Boogety" and/or "Bride of Boogety"! A triple! Judd Hirsch is great Dracula! Marianne Hartley was a doll! Henry Gibson! And the dialogue! "Disco Dancing? I don't remember disco dancing!" "Teeny Tiny Bat, teeny tiny bat!" "I can see him clearly, coming through the fog!" "How many times do I have to tell you: Open at night, closed in the day!"
    10laa215

    Absolutely Hilarious!

    I love this short film--it is hilarious, fun, witty, and also seems to get me excited about Halloween. Judd Hirsch is so funny, and he's a perfect Dracula. The rest of the cast is also great and they do a superb job at poking fun at the typical Hollywood monster.

    This movie is a must-see, and I've loved it since I first saw it about 12 years ago.
    10Movie Nuttball

    This a great little feature and Judd Hirsch's performance was great!

    I've always like this little Halloween movie.Its funny and has good acting.Judd Hirsch really put on a good performance as Count Dracula.Henry Gibson was very good as Igor and Mariette Hartley was good as the Witch.John Schuck was good.If you ever come across this feature on TV or anywhere especially around Halloween time see it because its a good one!

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    • Trivia
      This television film aired on The Disney Channel every October from 1983 to 1996.
    • Quotes

      Frankenstein's Monster: My feet hurt!

      Count Dracula: Don't give me that! I happen to know those aren't your feet!

      Frankenstein's Monster: What did you have to bring that up for?

    • Connections
      Featured in Familiar Faces: Familiar Faces: Halloween Left-Overs (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Keep on Thinking
      Written and Performed by Zenobia Conkerite (as Zenobia)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 28, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • YouTube - Full TV special
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Night Dracula Saved the World
    • Filming locations
      • Lyndhurst Estate, Tarrytown, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Concepts Unlimited
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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