Night of the Red Hunter

Night of the Red Hunter

1989 · 88 min · ★ 7.0 · Mystery, Science Fiction, Adventure

This sci-fi telefeature for kids follows the adventures of runaways Peter (Toby Laing) and Maggie (Toni Driscoll), who meet when Maggie’s attempt to get Picnic bars on a five finger discount go awry and "rich brat" Peter is on the lam on a 10-speed. After falling into a grave of golden light at a farm cemetery, they wake up in the house of the strange Piper family.

Directed by David Copeland

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