Paranoiac(1963)
Shocking! Horrifying! Macabre!
Paranoiac Synopsis
Eleven years ago, the wealthy Ashby family was shattered when Mr and Mrs Ashby died in an airplane crash and their grieving son Tony committed suicide. All who remains is cruel Simon, an alcoholic in desperate need of funds; his mentally fragile sister Eleanor; and his protective aunt Harriet. Simon is just weeks away from receiving his inheritance, but there's a hitch in his plans when the long-believed dead Tony suddenly arrives.
Paranoiac (1963) is a thriller and horror film directed by Freddie Francis, released on January 7, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Janette Scott, Oliver Reed, Sheila Burrell and Maurice Denham. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Freddie Francis
- Writers:
- Josephine Tey, Jimmy Sangster
- Producers:
- Anthony Hinds
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Grant
- Composer:
- Elisabeth Lutyens
- Production:
- Hammer Film Productions, The Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
Paranoiac (1963) Trailer
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Paranoiac Cast & Crew
Main cast
Janette Scott
as Eleanor Ashby
Oliver Reed
as Simon Ashby
Sheila Burrell
as Aunt Harriet
Maurice Denham
as John Kossett
Alexander Davion
as Tony Ashby
Liliane Brousse
as Françoise
Harold Lang
as RAF Type
Arnold Diamond
as Publican
John Bonney
as Keith Kossett
John Stuart
as Williams
- Sydney Bromley
Sydney Bromley
as Tramp (uncredited)
- Laurie Leigh
Laurie Leigh
as Woman #1 (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Freddie Francis, written by Josephine Tey and Jimmy Sangster, produced by Anthony Hinds.
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Paranoiac Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 86 ratings.
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Paranoiac – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paranoiac online?
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Paranoiac (1963) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, 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 Paranoiac?
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The main cast of Paranoiac (1963) includes Janette Scott, Oliver Reed, Sheila Burrell, Maurice Denham and Alexander Davion. The film was directed by Freddie Francis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paranoiac released?
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Paranoiac was released on January 7, 1963 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Paranoiac worth watching?
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Paranoiac (1963) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paranoiac?
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