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Scared Stiff

1987Movie1 h 23 minR

Horror
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

An intriguing, tense horror movie about mystery and history.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Story

Welcome to the neighborhood!

Kate's a single mom rock star recovering from a nervous breakdown; David is her psychiatrist turned lover. After David buys an old Charleston mansion and Kate and her son move in with him, strange events occur including the discoveries of a secret hidden attic and the diary of the murderous slave trader who owned the home. Kate hears a piano playing by itself and sees the ghost of the slave trader who once lived there. Their relationship is strained by the bizarre events as Kate's sanity is again questioned as she insists what she's seen is real...but is it?

Feels like

  • Haunted House
  • Gothic Horror
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Historical Setting
  • Paranormal
  • Showbiz
  • Slow Burn

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Richard Friedman
Written by
Mark Frost, Richard Friedman, Daniel F. Bacaner
Produced by
Daniel F. Bacaner

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Facts

October 23, 1987 · 1 h 23 min · R

Released
October 23, 1987
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
R
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

That's All, Folks!, Mistaken for Murderer, Damsel in Distress +7

  • That's All, Folks!
  • Mistaken for Murderer
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Literal-Minded
  • Manchild
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Tutti Frutti Hat
  • Ominous Pipe Organ
  • Femme Fatale
  • Disguised in Drag

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Where can I stream Scared Stiff?

Midnight PulpARROW

In the United States, Scared Stiff streams on Midnight Pulp and ARROW. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Scared Stiff worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 4.8).

Will Scared Stiff scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.