Scream of Fear (1961): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Scream of Fear is a 1961 horror thriller directed by Seth Holt, starring Christopher Lee, Susan Strasberg and Fred Johnson. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic.
English What Is Scream of Fear About?
The premise of Scream of Fear without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a decade away, a young woman with a disability returns to her family home, where she finds an unsettling atmosphere and her stepmother’s strange behavior. As she investigates, she believes her father’s corpse has disappeared, leading her to question her own sanity. Is she experiencing a psychological breakdown or is a dark secret lurking within the house? The unsettling events force her to confront a disturbing truth about her family and the past.
Scream of Fear Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- chauffeur
- corpse
- wheelchair
- false identity
- garage
- piano
- doctor
- female protagonist
- assumed identity
- detective
- inspector
- paraplegic
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- death of father
- car falling off a cliff
- girl
- adulterous wife
- cigarette smoking
- driving off a cliff
- woman
- live action
- woman in jeopardy
- driving someone mad
- telephone
- sunglasses
- ocean
- suicide by drowning
- fainting
- car
- scream
- dinner
- killer
- pond
- passionate kiss
- kiss
- death of husband
- stepmother stepdaughter relationship
- bare chested male
- murder
- tape recorder
- freezer
- drowning
- solicitor
- rolls royce
- irony
- inquest
- france
- falling to death
- cote d'azur
- classical music
- swimming pool
Scream of Fear Cast
Christopher Lee leads the cast, with Susan Strasberg and Fred Johnson. Directed by Seth Holt; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Seth Holt
Also Starring in Scream of Fear
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More films directed by Seth Holt: Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb, Danger Route, The Nanny and Station Six-Sahara.
Scream of Fear Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scream of Fear 65 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 70% User score
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Scream of Fear Plot Summary
What happens in Scream of Fear from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In England, officials were shaken when they discovered the body of a young girl while dragging a lake, an apparent case of suicide that troubles the community. Meanwhile, in the beautiful setting of Nice, France, a charming and handsome chauffeur named Bob prepares for the arrival of Penny Appleby, a young woman in her late teens or early twenties who has been confined to a wheelchair due to a tragic horse riding accident long ago. Penny is on her way to stay with her father and stepmother, Jane, who she has never met.
Full summary
The whole story of Scream of Fear, scene by scene
Scream of Fear Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Scream of Fear (1961) - Trailer HD 1080p
- Trailer Scream of Fear ≣ 1961 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Scream of Fear?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Where does Penny Appleby first travel to meet her father?
Cars in Scream of Fear
9 cars on screen, including the 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I and the 1953 Motobécane Mobylette AV 32.
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1958 Simca Aronde Plein Ciel Minor role -
1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Loadmaster Background role
Scream of Fear Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “테이스트 오브 피어” and “Ein Toter spielt Klavier”.
- Also known as
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- 테이스트 오브 피어
- Ein Toter spielt Klavier
- El sabor del miedo
- La casa del terrore
- Μια Κραυγή Μέσα στη Νύχτα
- Hurler de peur
- A félelem íze
- Korkunç Çığlık
- 惊魂夜魇
- Grito de Pavor
- 恐怖
- Xiscle de terror
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- Смак страху
- Krzyk strachu
- Вкус страха
- Ett skri av fruktan
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Scream of Fear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Scream of Fear, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scream of Fear?
Scream of Fear runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Scream of Fear released?
Scream of Fear was released on August 22, 1961.
Who directed Scream of Fear?
Scream of Fear was directed by Seth Holt.
More films by Seth Holt Who is in the cast of Scream of Fear?
Scream of Fear stars Christopher Lee, Susan Strasberg and Fred Johnson, among 10 credited actors.
How is Scream of Fear rated?
Scream of Fear has 65 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Scream of Fear have a post-credit scene?
No. Scream of Fear has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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