Graveyard Shift
"Stephen King took you to the edge with The Shining and Pet Sematary. This time... he pushes you over."
Originally released in 1990. Graveyard Shift is a horror film. directed by Ralph S. Singleton. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Andrews, Kelly Wolf, and Stephen Macht
Synopsis
John Hall is a drifter who wanders into a small town in Maine. He needs a job and decides to seek employment at the community's top business: a large textile mill. He is hired to work the "graveyard shift" -- from around midnight to dawn -- and, along with a few others, he is charged with cleaning out the basement. This task strikes the workers as simple enough, but then, as they proceed deeper underground, they encounter an unspeakable monstrosity intent on devouring them all.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (281 votes)
Budget
$10.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.6M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,500,000
- Revenue
- $11,582,891
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Graveyard Productions
- JVC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graveyard Shift about?
John Hall is a drifter who wanders into a small town in Maine. He needs a job and decides to seek employment at the community's top business: a large textile mill. He is hired to work the "graveyar...
Who directed Graveyard Shift?
Graveyard Shift was directed by Ralph S. Singleton.
How long is Graveyard Shift?
Graveyard Shift has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Graveyard Shift released?
Graveyard Shift was released on October 26, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Graveyard Shift?
The main cast of Graveyard Shift includes David Andrews, Kelly Wolf, Stephen Macht, Andrew Divoff, Vic Polizos.
Is Graveyard Shift worth watching?
Graveyard Shift has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 281 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.