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Tormented (1960): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Tormented is a 1960 horror thriller directed by Bert I. Gordon, starring Richard Carlson as Tom Stewart, Paul Frees and Vera Marshe. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes. Stream it on Bloodstream and DistroTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Bloodstream.

Tormented (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Bert I. Gordon
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tormented About?

The premise of Tormented without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A ghost-woman owned him body and soul! A jazz pianist is haunted by his dead ex-lover’s crawling hand and floating head.

Tormented Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • lighthouse
  • beach
  • wristwatch
  • footprints
  • record player
  • jazz pianist
  • engagement ring
  • wedding dress
  • bracelet
  • photograph
  • hairy chested man
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  • man wears a swimsuit
  • composer
  • supernatural power
  • california
  • island
  • haunted island
  • begins with voice over narration
  • title sung by character
  • blind woman
  • rose
  • jazz musician
  • death
  • ends with a freeze frame
  • hat blown off
  • bolting upright from a nightmare
  • broken railing
  • cliff diving
  • fake mustache
  • letting someone die
  • dead body in the ocean
  • ghost of ex girlfriend
  • woman wears a one piece swimsuit
  • blonde bombshell
  • heart pendant
  • german shepherd
  • big sister kid sister relationship
  • celebrity caricature
  • phonograph
  • love triangle
  • extortion
  • wedding ring
  • view through binoculars
  • 8 year old girl
  • dangling off a cliff
  • top hat
  • perfume
  • footprint in sand
  • carrying a dead woman
Where to watch

Where to Watch Tormented

Stream it on Bloodstream and DistroTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Bloodstream. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Tormented Cast & Characters

Richard Carlson leads the cast as Tom Stewart, with Paul Frees as Frank Hubbard (uncredited voice) and Vera Marshe as Mrs. Hubbard. Directed by Bert I. Gordon; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Tormented

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Plot

Tormented Plot Summary

What happens in Tormented 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

On a quiet Cape Cod island, Tom Stewart [Richard Carlson] is a talented jazz pianist on the cusp of a wedding that should seal a peaceful future with his fiancée, Meg Hubbard [Lugene Sanders]. The community is small, the rhythms of the sea and the town’s routines set a steady pace, and Tom’s life seems neatly arranged around rehearsals, gigs, and the anticipation of the ceremony. But before the vows, a storm of unease arrives in the form of Vi Mason, the former flame who still knows Tom’s every move. Vi, determined to sever Tom’s life from Meg’s, hints at a dark bargain and makes it clear she’s willing to resort to blackmail to force a confession or a withdrawal from the impending marriage.

Full summary

The whole story of Tormented, scene by scene

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Videos

Tormented Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tormented.

Tormented (1960) Original Trailer [FHD]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tormented?

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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What is the name of the talented jazz pianist who is about to get married?

Details

Tormented Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Turm der schreienden Frauen” and “Sangre en el faro”.

Also known as
  • Turm der schreienden Frauen
  • Sangre en el faro
  • Der Turm der schreienden Frauen
  • Atormentados
  • Delitto del faro
  • 折磨

Seen Tormented?

FAQ

Tormented FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Tormented?

Tormented runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Tormented released?

Tormented was released on September 22, 1960.

Who directed Tormented?

Tormented was directed by Bert I. Gordon.

More films by Bert I. Gordon

Who is in the cast of Tormented?

Tormented stars Richard Carlson as Tom Stewart, Paul Frees as Frank Hubbard (uncredited voice) and Vera Marshe as Mrs. Hubbard, among 13 credited actors.

Where can I watch Tormented?

In the US, Tormented is streaming on Bloodstream, DistroTV and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Bloodstream and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Tormented have a post-credit scene?

No. Tormented has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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