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Scared Stiff

1987·Movie
1h 23min·R
IMDb4.8

Where to watch

Midnight PulpARROW

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Romance4
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Mystery, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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?
Haunted HouseGothic HorrorPsychological ThrillerMysteryHistorical SettingParanormalShowbizSlow Burn

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Friedman
Written by:
Mark Frost, Richard Friedman, Daniel F. Bacaner
Produced by:
Charles S. Carroll, Julie Hughes, Barry Moss

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Scared Stiff

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Where can I stream Scared Stiff legally?

Midnight PulpARROW

Scared Stiff is included with a subscription to Midnight Pulp and ARROW in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Scared Stiff worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Scared Stiff rated?

RDisturbing imageryViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

How long is Scared Stiff?

1 h 23 min

Scared Stiff runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is Scared Stiff in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Scared Stiff?

9ATCACHDEGBGGIEKRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Scared Stiff in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Scared Stiff use?

That's All, Folks!Mistaken for MurdererDamsel in DistressLiteral-MindedManchildDistracted by the SexyTutti Frutti HatOminous Pipe OrganFemme FataleDisguised in Drag

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Scared Stiff, including That's All, Folks!, Mistaken for Murderer, Damsel in Distress.