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The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers

The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers

An intelligent, fearless boy living in a superstitious Transylvanian village goes out into the world to figure out what everyone else is afraid of, "the shivers." A king hires him to rid his castle of ghosts and evil spirits, expecting him to die like all who have tried before him, but the boy is more fearless than he could have known.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers
  • Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Family, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1984-09-17
  • Runtime: 52 minutes
  • Rating: 6.5/10 (4 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Platypus Productions, Gaylord Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.9143
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Peter MacNicol

Peter MacNicol

as Martin

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

as King Vladimir V

Dana Hill

Dana Hill

as Princess Amanda

David Warner

David Warner

as Zandor, the Inkeeper

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

as Attila

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

as Narrator (voice)

Jeff Corey

Jeff Corey

as Father

Jack Riley

Jack Riley

as Sexton / Deacon

Gary Springer

Gary Springer

as Older Brother

Gary Schwartz

Gary Schwartz

as Headless Man

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External Links

Keywords

fairy talefearghostbased on fairy talefearlessfaerie tale theatre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers?

The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers is a Horror, Fantasy, Family, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1984-09-17.

Who are the main actors in The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers?

The main cast includes Peter MacNicol, Christopher Lee, Dana Hill, David Warner, Frank Zappa, .

Where can I watch The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers is available.

Is The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers?

The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 4 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers?

The soundtrack was composed by Platypus Productions, Gaylord Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers filmed?

The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers?

The total runtime of The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers is 52 minutes.

Is The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers.

Does The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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