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Campfire Tales

"Once Upon a Time...You're Dead"

1991

1h 26m

5.8(18 votes)

Thriller

Horror

Overview

A grizzled derelict tells a quartet of horror tales to a trio of young campers.

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17 members

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Gunnar Hansen

Ralph

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Michael R. Smith

Frank / Satan Claus / Zombie

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Lawrence E. Campbell

The Pirate

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Robin Roberts

Jason

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Tres Holton

Billy

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Courtney Ballard

Danny

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Lora Podell

Susan

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H. Ray York

The Hook

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Johnny Tamblyn

Jim (segment "The Hook")

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Jeff Jordan

Chris

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David Avin

Larry

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Kevin Draine

Martin

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Terrill Douglas

Addict

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Bob Gonzalez

Addict

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Walter Kaufmann

Addict (segment "Overtoke") / Joe (segment "Fright Before Xmas")

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Paul Kaufmann

Steve

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Barbara Jackson

Mother (segment "Fright Before Xmas")

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