Paranoiac
“Shocking! Horrifying! Macabre!”
Eleven years ago, the wealthy Ashby family was shattered when Mr and Mrs Ashby died in an airplane crash and their grieving son Tony committed suicide. All who remains is cruel Simon, an alcoholic in desperate need of funds; his mentally fragile sister Eleanor; and his protective aunt Harriet. Simon is just weeks away from receiving his inheritance, but there's a hitch in his plans when the long-believed dead Tony suddenly arrives.
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Where is Paranoiac streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | Google Play Movies |
About Paranoiac
Paranoiac is a 1963 English-language thriller and horror film directed by Freddie Francis. The cast is led by Janette Scott, Oliver Reed, Sheila Burrell. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Paranoiac was produced by Hammer Film Productions and The Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on January 7, 1963, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Writers
- Jimmy Sangster
- Release date
- January 7, 1963
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Hammer Film Productions, The Rank Organisation
Paranoiac cast & crew
Paranoiac was directed by Freddie Francis and written by Jimmy Sangster.
The cast features Janette Scott as Eleanor Ashby, Oliver Reed as Simon Ashby, Sheila Burrell as Aunt Harriet, Maurice Denham as John Kossett, Alexander Davion as Tony Ashby, and Liliane Brousse as Françoise.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elisabeth Lutyens, cinematography is by Arthur Grant, and it was produced by Anthony Hinds.
Is Paranoiac worth watching?
Paranoiac holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 83 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller and horror, Paranoiac is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Paranoiac
Paranoiac isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Paranoiac
Janette Scott
Eleanor Ashby
Oliver Reed
Simon Ashby
Sheila Burrell
Aunt Harriet
Maurice Denham
John Kossett
Alexander Davion
Tony Ashby
Liliane Brousse
Françoise
Harold Lang
RAF Type
Arnold Diamond
Publican
John Bonney
Keith Kossett
John Stuart
Williams
Sydney Bromley
Tramp (uncredited)
Laurie Leigh
Woman #1 (uncredited)
Paranoiac — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Paranoiac in United States?
Paranoiac is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Paranoiac in?
Paranoiac is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Paranoiac?
Paranoiac runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Paranoiac rated?
Paranoiac is rated 12. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 83 ratings.
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