The Halloween That Almost Wasn't

Name: The Halloween That Almost Wasn't
Genre: Comedy, Family, Horror, TV Movie
Released: 1979-10-28
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Judd Hirsch, Mariette Hartley, Henry Gibson, Jack Riley

1979 · 0h 30m · Comedy, Family, Horror, TV Movie · United States of America · Rated PG (US)

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.

Directed by

Bruce Bilson

Written by

Coleman Jacoby

Starring

Judd Hirsch, Mariette Hartley, Henry Gibson, Jack Riley

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