The Sleeping Car (1990)
A supernatural horror film about a man who awakens a murderous ghost when he moves into an abandoned railway car.
The Sleeping Car - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Sleeping Car
- Release Year: 1990
- Directed by: Douglas Curtis
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 33m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 2, 1990 (United States - R)
- Production Companies: Triax Entertainment Group
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Sleeping Car - Plot
Jason moves into an abandoned train car where he resurrects the vicious ghost of his landlady's dead husband... The Mister. After some near-fatal encounters with the violent specter, he consults a local exorcist.
The Sleeping Car - Trailer
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The Sleeping Car - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Douglas Curtis
Main Cast
- David Naughton
- Judie Aronson
- Kevin McCarthy
- Jeff Conaway
- Dani Minnick
- Ernestine Mercer
- John Carl Buechler
- Gary Brockette
- Steve Lundquist
- Bill Stevenson
Writers
- Greg Collins O'Neill
Producers
- Douglas Curtis
The Sleeping Car - FAQs
Who plays The Mister in The Sleeping Car?
The Mister, the malevolent ghost at the center of the film, is portrayed by John Carl Buechler, who was also a well-known special effects artist and director in the horror genre. Gary Brockette portrays the Ghost Mister in additional scenes throughout the film.
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What is The Sleeping Car about?
The Sleeping Car follows Jason, a man who moves into a converted train car as his new home. He inadvertently resurrects the ghost of his landlady's deceased husband, a violent specter called The Mister, and must survive terrifying encounters before seeking help from a local exorcist.
Who are the main actors in The Sleeping Car?
The film stars David Naughton as Jason McCree, Judie Aronson as Kim, Kevin McCarthy as Vincent Tuttle, and Jeff Conaway as Bud Sorenson. Supporting roles are filled by Dani Minnick, Ernestine Mercer, John Carl Buechler, Gary Brockette, Steve Lundquist, and Bill Stevenson.
Is The Sleeping Car based on a true story?
No, The Sleeping Car is not based on a true story. It is an original supernatural horror screenplay written by Greg Collins O'Neill, centering on a fictional ghost haunting a converted railway car. The premise is entirely fictional with no known basis in real events.
What is the age rating for The Sleeping Car?
The Sleeping Car is rated R in the United States. The rating reflects the film's horror content, including violence, supernatural terror, and mature themes. It is not suitable for younger audiences and is intended for adult viewers.
How long is The Sleeping Car?
The Sleeping Car has a runtime of 93 minutes, or 1 hour and 33 minutes. It is a compact, straightforward supernatural horror film that moves at a brisk pace through its ghost story premise without overstaying its welcome.
What movies are similar to The Sleeping Car?
Fans of The Sleeping Car may enjoy similar supernatural and horror films such as The Exorcist (1973), Scanners (1981), Dead Ringers (1988), Friday the 13th Part III (1982), Uncle Sam (1996), and The Dentist (1996), all of which share tones of dread, possession, or violent supernatural antagonists.
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