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The Stay Awake

1987·Movie
1h 31min·R
IMDb2.6

Where to watch

fuboTVNight Flight+PlexFawesomeTubi TV

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The Stay Awake fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis3
  • Pathos1

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

The night you couldn't sleep... even if you wanted to!

The ghost of a serial killer, executed for murdering students at a Catholic girls' school, returns to the school to take revenge on the current student body.
80s SlasherSupernatural HorrorRevenge Ghost StoryCatholic School SettingSerial KillerTeenage HorrorGothic-InspiredAtmospheric TerrorClassic Horror Trope

Crew

Directed by:
Marlow De Mardt, John Bernard
Written by:
John Bernard
Produced by:
Avi Lerner, Paul Raleigh, Thys Heyns
Composed by:
Dan Hill, Darryl Martin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Stay Awake

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Where can I stream The Stay Awake legally?

fuboTVNight Flight+PlexFawesomeTubi TV

The Stay Awake is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Stay Awake worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 2.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Stay Awake rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Stay Awake?

1 h 31 min

The Stay Awake runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is The Stay Awake in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in South Africa.

In how many countries can I watch The Stay Awake?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Stay Awake in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.