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Don't Look Under the Bed

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4K
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Erin Chambers, Ty Hodges, and Jake Sakson in Don't Look Under the Bed (1999)
FamilyFantasyHorror

A teen enlists the help of an imaginary friend named Larry Houdini to deal with a prank-playing bogeyman, who's framing her for his dastardly deeds.A teen enlists the help of an imaginary friend named Larry Houdini to deal with a prank-playing bogeyman, who's framing her for his dastardly deeds.A teen enlists the help of an imaginary friend named Larry Houdini to deal with a prank-playing bogeyman, who's framing her for his dastardly deeds.

  • Director
    • Kenneth Johnson
  • Writer
    • Mark Edward Edens
  • Stars
    • Erin Chambers
    • Ty Hodges
    • Robin Riker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kenneth Johnson
    • Writer
      • Mark Edward Edens
    • Stars
      • Erin Chambers
      • Ty Hodges
      • Robin Riker
    • 31User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Erin Chambers
    Erin Chambers
    • Frances Bacon McCausland
    Ty Hodges
    Ty Hodges
    • Larry Houdini
    • (as Eric 'Ty' Hodges II)
    Robin Riker
    Robin Riker
    • Karen McCausland
    Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine
    • Boogeyman
    Mary Parker Williams
    • Ms. Readle
    Geoff Hansen
    • Mr. Kepler
    Barry Yourgrau
    Barry Yourgrau
    • Principle Gribben
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Michael McCausland
    Nathan Stevens
    Nathan Stevens
    • Bert McCausland
    RuDee Sade
    RuDee Sade
    • Joanne Smith
    • (as RuDee Lipscomb)
    Rachel Kimsey
    Rachel Kimsey
    • Zoe
    Ruth Hale
    • Old Zoe
    Cody Cowdell
    • Library Child #1
    Samantha Epstein
    Frank Gerrish
    Frank Gerrish
    • Driving Instructor
    Travis Holt Hamilton
    Travis Holt Hamilton
    • Johnny - Student
    Isaac Lipscomb
    • Schoolkid
    Jean Lipscomb
    • Reporter #2
    • Director
      • Kenneth Johnson
    • Writer
      • Mark Edward Edens
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews31

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    vickytammy

    Cute movie liked it a lot

    A very cute little movie I really liked it, It had comedy and it not one of those stupid little movies that was boring. I highly recommend it for children between the ages of 8-14. And I know this has nothing to do with it, But I love Billy Gilman!
    8alexanderjgt

    Severely underrated

    I used to see this movie every year as a child and I would be scared for weeks. I saw it now as an adult and my memory was near perfect of it. Probably one of the best things Disney channel has ever made. Probably the worst thing is the dated visual effects.
    DawgShark

    good acting, fun plot, good stuff

    Although this movie seems strange to me at times, it's still all good stuff. Kids like it a lot, and it seems to be one of the better original movies from Disney. Its fun and a good ride, and my sister did a good job as the logical thinking, Frances. Ty did a good job too. Hope I get to talk to him again. Over all though, I liked this movie, you should see it sometime.
    10screaminfairy

    Excellent Movie, good for a laugh and prescription eyecandy!

    Eric 'Ty' Hodges II did a wonderful job portraying the part of an imaginary friend. His character Larry Houdini is a bundle of creativity that has you wanting to believe, once again, in childhood dreams. The eyecandy is worth it too. Eric Hodges is an extremely attractive young man whose career is going places. The movie in itself is fantastic. Its a little bit of Little Monsters tied with Halloween Town. It is a good movie to watch whenever you're down.
    10rubyNrain1700

    Amazing.

    This is the BEST Disney channel movie you will ever see. In fact, this is the only Disney channel movie you should watch. Screw High School Musical. This movie has fantastic graphics, acting, it is just wonderful. Seriously, Disney channel should air this every Friday or Saturday night, because it is just an amazing movie. If you are ever lucky enough to catch this movie on t.v. don NOT just flip past it and go to something you think is better because there is a 94 percent chance it isn't. This movie is the PERFECT Halloween film. It has ever vital ingredient to entertain you for more than the hour and a half it is. Anyway, watch Don't Look Under the Bed, C'est super!

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    • Trivia
      Disney Channel reportedly received complaints from parents, that this film was too dark and scary, for a younger demographic. It is now aired rarely, but is available digitally, via Amazon.com and Disney+ along with other classic Disney Channel Original Movies.
    • Goofs
      During the opening scene, Frances Bacon McCausland describes Middleburg in the middle of the country, but if you look closely at the city background, you can obviously tell it's downtown Salt Lake City, Utah on the UTA Train Trax and in the background is the former First Security Bank skyscraper, and another building is Salt Lake City Hall Clock Tower. This 1999 Disney Channel movie was obviously filmed and located in Salt Lake City Utah and not in Middleburg Virigina.
    • Quotes

      Larry Houdini: Fran, just because you're getting older doesn't mean you have to get old.

    • Connections
      Featured in Disneycember: Don't Look Under the Bed (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Boogie Wonderland
      Written by Jon Lind (as John Land) and Allee Willis

      Performed by Earth Wind & Fire

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Titta inte under sängen
    • Filming locations
      • Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • David Lancaster and Jeff Morton Productions
      • Walt Disney Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 4:3

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