Fright(1971)
The scream you can hear is your own
Fright Synopsis
Young babysitter Amanda arrives at the Lloyd residence to spend the evening looking after their young son. Soon after the Lloyds leave, a series of frightening occurrences in the gloomy old house have Amanda's nerves on edge. The real terror begins, however, when the child's biological father appears after recently escaping from a nearby mental institution.
Fright (1971) is a horror and thriller film directed by Peter Collinson, released on September 18, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Susan George, Honor Blackman, Ian Bannen and John Gregson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Collinson
- Writers:
- Tudor Gates
- Producers:
- Harry Fine, Michael Style
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Wilson
- Composer:
- Harry Robertson
- Production:
- Fantale Films, Taurus Film
- Status:
- Released
Fright (1971) Trailer
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Fright Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan George
as Amanda
Honor Blackman
as Helen
Ian Bannen
as Brian
John Gregson
as Dr. Cordell
George Cole
as Jim
Dennis Waterman
as Chris
- Tara Collinson
Tara Collinson
as Tara
Maurice Kaufmann
as Inspector
Roger Lloyd Pack
as Constable
Michael Brennan
as Sergeant
Brook Williams
as Victim on Television
Key crew
Directed by Peter Collinson, written by Tudor Gates, produced by Harry Fine and Michael Style.
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Fright Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 75 ratings.
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Fright – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fright online?
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Fright (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fright?
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The main cast of Fright (1971) includes Susan George, Honor Blackman, Ian Bannen, John Gregson and George Cole. The film was directed by Peter Collinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fright released?
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Fright was released on September 18, 1971 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Fright worth watching?
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Fright (1971) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fright?
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Yes. The official Fright trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.