Deadtime Stories (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1986, Deadtime Stories is a comedy and horror film directed by Jeffrey Delman, running about 93 minutes. “You made your bed… now die in it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A babysitting uncle tells his charges three horror stories: about a killer witch; Little Red Riding Hood and a werewolf; and Goldi Lox and the three bears.
Who’s in it. Deadtime Stories stars Scott Valentine as Peter, Nicole Picard as Rachel (Red Riding Hood), Matt Mitler as Willie (Werewolf) and Cathryn de Prume as Goldi Lox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Deadtime Stories has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadtime Stories page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadtime Stories tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadtime Stories (1986)?
- In US, Deadtime Stories is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadtime Stories worth watching?
- Deadtime Stories holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadtime Stories?
- Deadtime Stories stars Scott Valentine, Nicole Picard, Matt Mitler, Cathryn de Prume and Melissa Leo.
- When was Deadtime Stories released?
- Deadtime Stories was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.