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title: "To All a Goodnight"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/to-all-a-goodnight-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 85181
imdb_id: "tt0086449"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 69
content_rating: "R"
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# To All a Goodnight (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "To All a Goodnight" (1980).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: To All a Goodnight
Year: 1980
Release Date: 01/30/1980 (US)
Genres: Horror, Mystery, and Thriller
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 27m
Synopsis: A group of teenagers at a party find themselves being stalked by a maniacal killer in a Santa Claus costume.
Cast mentioned: David Hess (Source [2]).
Tagline: You'll Scream 'til Dawn (Source [1]).
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): To All a Goodnight is a 1980 film. It was released in the US on January 30, 1980. It is rated R. The genres are horror, mystery, and thriller. The runtime is 1 hour and 27 minutes. The film features David Hess. The plot involves a group of teenagers at a party who are stalked by a maniacal killer

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Hess
- **Networks / Studios**: Four Features Partners

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jennifer Runyon** as *Nancy*
- **Forrest Swanson** as *Alex*
- **Linda Gentile** as *Melody*
- **William Lauer** as *T.J.*
- **Judith Bridges** as *Leia*
- **Kiva Lawrence** as *Mrs. Jenson*
- **West Buchanan** as *Ralph*
- **Sam Shamshak** as *Polansky*
- **Angela Bath** as *Trisha*
- **Denise Stearns** as *Sam*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch To All a Goodnight online?
To All a Goodnight is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is To All a Goodnight worth watching?
To All a Goodnight holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 69 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie To All a Goodnight and when was it released?
To All a Goodnight is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1980. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed To All a Goodnight?
To All a Goodnight was directed by David Hess.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [To All a Goodnight — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/85181)
- [To All a Goodnight (1980) - David Hess | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/to-all-a-goodnight-am138344)

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