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Scared Stiff (1987): Cast & Where to Watch

Scared Stiff (1987) movie poster

Scared Stiff is a 1987 crime thriller directed by Lau Kar-Wing, starring Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Halley Tsang Hsiao Wei, Wu Ma and Yuen Wah. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Stream it on ARROW, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Where to watch
Scared Stiff (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Lau Kar-Wing
Genres
Crime , Sci-Fi , Thriller , Comedy
Original language
Cantonese
Studio
Bo Ho Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scared Stiff About?

The premise of Scared Stiff without spoilers.

Alan and Halley are co‑owners of a pest‑control company. Handsome Alan effortlessly charms women, while self‑conscious Halley feels overlooked. After a night‑time car crash, Halley suffers only minor injuries, but Alan’s body dies, leaving his brain wave still active and functioning, driving the film’s strange aftermath.

Scared Stiff Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • alliterative title
Where to watch

Where to Watch Scared Stiff

Stream it on ARROW, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Scared Stiff Cast & Characters

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai leads the cast as Halley Tsang Hsiao Wei, with Wu Ma as Vampire Hunter and Yuen Wah as Wah. Directed by Lau Kar-Wing; 40 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Scared Stiff

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Cars

Cars in Scared Stiff

17 cars on screen, including the 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa and the 1974 Chrysler Newport Custom.

All 17 cars
  • 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa in Scared Stiff 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa Important role
  • 1974 Chrysler Newport Custom in Scared Stiff 1974 Chrysler Newport Custom Minor role
  • Ward Coachette in Scared Stiff Ward Coachette Minor role
  • 1974 AMC Ambassador Brougham in Scared Stiff 1974 AMC Ambassador Brougham Background role
Details

Scared Stiff Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Xiao sheng meng jing hun” and “小生梦惊魂”.

Also known as
  • Xiao sheng meng jing hun
  • 小生梦惊魂
  • Hallucinations
  • 몽경영웅
  • Ác Mộng Kinh Hồn

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FAQ

Scared Stiff FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Scared Stiff, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Scared Stiff?

Scared Stiff runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Scared Stiff released?

Scared Stiff was released on March 6, 1987.

Who directed Scared Stiff?

Scared Stiff was directed by Lau Kar-Wing.

More films by Lau Kar-Wing

Who is in the cast of Scared Stiff?

Scared Stiff stars Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Halley Tsang Hsiao Wei, Wu Ma as Vampire Hunter and Yuen Wah as Wah, among 40 credited actors.

Where can I watch Scared Stiff?

In the US, Scared Stiff is streaming on ARROW and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

Does Scared Stiff have a post-credit scene?

No. Scared Stiff has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Scared Stiff in?

The original language of Scared Stiff is Cantonese.

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