Once Upon a Midnight Scary

Name: Once Upon a Midnight Scary
Director: Nell Cox
Genre: TV Movie, Horror
Released: 1979-01-01
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Vincent Price, René Auberjonois, Severn Darden, Mary Betten, Pat Petersen

1979Dir. Nell Cox1h 0m

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Runtime1h 0m

Released1979

DirectorNell Cox

About This Movie

Once Upon a Midnight Scary is really an interesting piece for anyone into TV horror of the late 70s. Directed by Nell Cox and hosted by Vincent Price, it has a compelling aura, combining classic tales into this anthology format. The pacing varies, with some segments feeling a bit stretched, but there's a charm to its deliberate unfolding. The stories, like Peck's 'The Ghost Belonged to Me' and the timeless 'Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' offer a mix of spookiness and nostalgia, wrapped in a warm, almost cozy atmosphere. The practical effects aren’t groundbreaking by today’s standards but have a certain roughness that adds to the eerie vibe. It’s definitely an atmospheric watch, with Price's narration really tying it all together.

Aired as part of CBS's anthology series.Features adaptations of classic stories.Vincent Price's presence elevates the host role.