Official movie poster for Scared Stiff (1953), a comedy horror film

Scared Stiff(1953)

They're making a spook-tacle of themselves!

6.5(44)1h 48m1953-04-27
ComedyHorror

Scared Stiff Synopsis

A nightclub singer and his partner escape mobsters by fleeing to Cuba with a beautiful heiress, who has inherited a haunted castle on an isolated island. The trio hunt for a hidden treasure and encounter a ghost, a zombie, and a mysterious killer...

Scared Stiff (1953) is a comedy and horror film directed by George Marshall, released on April 27, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Lizabeth Scott and Carmen Miranda. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 44 ratings.

Director:
George Marshall
Writers:
Herbert Baker, Walter DeLeon, Paul Dickey
Producers:
Hal B. Wallis
Cinematographer:
Ernest Laszlo
Composer:
Leith Stevens
Production:
Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Status:
Released

Scared Stiff (1953) Trailer

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Scared Stiff Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 44 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

It's worse than horrible because a zombie has no will of his own. Larry Todd (Dean Martin), and Myron Mertz (Jerry Lewis) run a foul of gangster "Shorty" and are forced to flee the hotel when suspicion of murder falls on Larry. Hooking up with heiress Mary Carroll (Lizabeth Scott) who is sailing for Cuba, the guys find that Cuba is one mysterious place, full of weird goings on and Zombies! Scared Stiff was Dean…

Reviewed on July 13, 2020

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Scared Stiff – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Scared Stiff online?

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Scared Stiff (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Scared Stiff?

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The main cast of Scared Stiff (1953) includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Lizabeth Scott, Carmen Miranda and George Dolenz. The film was directed by George Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Scared Stiff released?

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Scared Stiff was released on April 27, 1953 and runs for 1h 48m.

Is Scared Stiff worth watching?

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Scared Stiff (1953) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Scared Stiff?

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Yes. The official Scared Stiff trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.