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Release Year1978
Runtime0h 47m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Fantasy, Drama
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DirectorJohn Reardon
WritersPeter McDougall
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsTarry-Dan Tarry-Dan Scarey Old Spooky Man
About Tarry-Dan Tarry-Dan Scarey Old Spooky Man
When he finds himself plagued with nightmares about a historic battle fought on the site of the village he lives in, delinquent Cornish teenager Jonah Grattan becomes obsessed with a potential link to a local homeless man.
Directed by John Reardon, Tarry-Dan Tarry-Dan Scarey Old Spooky Man leans on a strong ensemble — Paul Curran, Colin Mayes, Michael Deeks — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1978.
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