Macabre(1958)
As Blood-Chilling As Being Buried Alive!
Macabre Synopsis
After his wife and her blind sister have died under his care, a doctor's young daughter is kidnapped and reported as buried alive, leaving him with mere hours to find and rescue her.
Macabre (1958) is a horror, thriller and mystery film directed by William Castle, released on October 1, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars William Prince, Jacqueline Scott, Jim Backus and Jonathan Kidd. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- William Castle
- Writers:
- Robb White, Theo Durrant
- Producers:
- Howard W. Koch, Aubrey Schenck, William Castle
- Cinematographer:
- Carl E. Guthrie
- Composer:
- Les Baxter
- Production:
- William Castle Productions
- Budget:
- $90,000
- Revenue:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Macabre (1958) Trailer
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Macabre Videos & Clips
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Macabre Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Prince
as Dr. Rodney Barrett
Jacqueline Scott
as Nurse Polly Baron
Jim Backus
as Sheriff Jim Tyloe
- Jonathan Kidd
Jonathan Kidd
as Ed Quigley, mortician
Ellen Corby
as Miss Kushins
Philip Tonge
as Jode Wetherby
Susan Morrow
as Sylvia Stevenson
Christine White
as Nancy Wetherby
Robert Colbert
as Nick, chauffeur
Dorothy Morris
as Alice Wetherby Barrett
- Howard Hoffman
Howard Hoffman
as Hummel, cemetery caretaker
- Voltaire Perkins
Voltaire Perkins
as Preacher
Key crew
Directed by William Castle, written by Robb White and Theo Durrant, produced by Howard W. Koch, Aubrey Schenck and William Castle.
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Macabre Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 48 ratings.
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Macabre – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Macabre online?
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Macabre (1958) is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Macabre?
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The main cast of Macabre (1958) includes William Prince, Jacqueline Scott, Jim Backus, Jonathan Kidd and Ellen Corby. The film was directed by William Castle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Macabre released?
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Macabre was released on October 1, 1958 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Macabre worth watching?
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Macabre (1958) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Macabre?
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