

Scared Stiff
“They're making a spook-tacle of themselves!”
A nightclub singer and his partner escape mobsters by fleeing to Cuba with a beautiful heiress, who has inherited a haunted castle on an isolated island. The trio hunt for a hidden treasure and encounter a ghost, a zombie, and a mysterious killer...
Where to watch Scared Stiff in United States
Can I watch Scared Stiff in United States? Scared Stiff isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Scared Stiff streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About Scared Stiff
Scared Stiff is a 1953 English-language comedy and horror film directed by George Marshall. The cast is led by Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Lizabeth Scott. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Scared Stiff was produced by Paramount Pictures and Wallis-Hazen Inc. and made in United States of America. It was released on April 27, 1953, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- George Marshall
- Writers
- Herbert Baker, Walter DeLeon
- Release date
- April 27, 1953
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Scared Stiff cast & crew
Scared Stiff was directed by George Marshall and written by Herbert Baker and Walter DeLeon.
The cast features Dean Martin as Larry Todd, Jerry Lewis as Myron Mertz, Lizabeth Scott as Mary Carroll, Carmen Miranda as Carmelita Castinha, George Dolenz as Mr. Cortega, and Dorothy Malone as Rosie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leith Stevens, cinematography is by Ernest Laszlo, and it was produced by Hal B. Wallis.
Is Scared Stiff worth watching?
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and horror, Scared Stiff is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Scared Stiff
Scared Stiff isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of Scared Stiff

Dean Martin
Larry Todd

Jerry Lewis
Myron Mertz

Lizabeth Scott
Mary Carroll

Carmen Miranda
Carmelita Castinha

George Dolenz
Mr. Cortega

Dorothy Malone
Rosie

William Ching
Tony Warren

Paul Marion
Ramon Cariso / Francisco Cariso

Jack Lambert
Zombie

Tom Powers
Police Lieutenant
Tony Barr
Trigger

Leonard Strong
Shorty
Scared Stiff — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Scared Stiff in United States?
Scared Stiff 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 Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Scared Stiff in?
Scared Stiff is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Scared Stiff?
Scared Stiff runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Scared Stiff rated?
Scared Stiff is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 44 ratings.











