Don't Panic (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, Don't Panic is a horror film directed by Rubén Galindo Jr., running about 90 minutes. “The REAL nightmare is just beginning!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On his 17th birthday, a boy named Michael has a surprise party thrown by his friends, where a session with a Ouija board accidentally unleashes a demon named Virgil, who possesses one of them to go on a killing spree. Michael, now plagued by violent nightmares and premonitions, sets out to try and stop the killings.
Who’s in it. Don't Panic stars Jon Michael Bischof as Michael, Gabriela Hassel as Alexandra, Helena Rojo as Mrs. Smith and Jorge Luke as Lt. Velazco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Don't Panic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Panic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Panic tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Panic (1989)?
- In US, Don't Panic is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Panic worth watching?
- Don't Panic holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Panic?
- Don't Panic stars Jon Michael Bischof, Gabriela Hassel, Helena Rojo, Jorge Luke and Juan Ignacio Aranda.
- When was Don't Panic released?
- Don't Panic was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.