The Horror Show (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1989, The Horror Show is a thriller and horror film directed by James Isaac, running about 95 minutes. “Go to Hell.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Detective Lucas McCarthy finally apprehends "Meat Cleaver Max" and watches the electric chair execution from the audience. But killing Max Jenke only elevated him to another level of reality. Now Lucas' family is under attack, his sanity in question, and his house haunted. Aided by a disreputable college professor, can Lucas reclaim his mind, house, and family?
Who’s in it. The Horror Show stars Lance Henriksen as Detective Lucas McCarthy, Brion James as Max Jenke, Rita Taggart as Donna McCarthy and Dedee Pfeiffer as Bonnie McCarthy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Horror Show has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Horror Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Horror Show tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Horror Show (1989)?
- In US, The Horror Show is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Horror Show worth watching?
- The Horror Show holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Horror Show?
- The Horror Show stars Lance Henriksen, Brion James, Rita Taggart, Dedee Pfeiffer and Aron Eisenberg.
- When was The Horror Show released?
- The Horror Show was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.