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The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (1979)

Name: The Halloween That Almost Wasn't
Director: Bruce Bilson
Genre: Family, Halloween, Horror comedy, Monsters, Witchcraft
Released: 1979
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Judd Hirsch, Mariette Hartley, Henry Gibson, Jack Riley, Josip Elic

1979 · Bruce Bilson · 30 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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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.

A 1979 title built around Family, Halloween and Horror comedy. Directed by Bruce Bilson.

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The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (1979)

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