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Scared to Death

1980Movie1 h 33 minR

33
BadGoodWatch score
33
BadGoodWatch score

Summary

A series of hideous murders is taking place, and Inspector Capell and cop-turned-novelist Lonergan are investigating. The murders are found to be the work of an out-of-control experiment in genetic engineering. The two men must descend into the city's sewer systems to destroy the horrific miscreation. It won't be hard to find, as it's already looking for its next victims...

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  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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  • You scare easily

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Directed by
William Malone
Written by
William Malone
Music by
Barbara Ford

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Facts

March 1, 1980 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
March 1, 1980
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$74,000
Available in
109 countries

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Questions about Scared to Death

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Is Scared to Death worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 4.3).

Will Scared to Death scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Can I half-watch Scared to Death?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.