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The Tingler

1959·Movie·NR·82 min·★ 6.4(209)

“Ghastly Beyond Belief!”

A pathologist experiments with a deaf-mute woman who is unable to scream to prove that humans die of fright due to an organism he names The Tingler that lives within each person on the spinal cord and is suppressed only when people scream when scared.

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Where to watch The Tingler in India

Can I watch The Tingler in India? Yes — you can stream The Tingler in India on Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.

Click a service to open The Tingler there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is The Tingler streaming around the world?

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IndiaPlexAmazon Video
United StatesfuboTV, FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomPlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaFlixFling, PlexApple TV Store, FlixFling, YouTube
AustraliaPlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
GermanyPlexAmazon Video
FranceShadowz Amazon Channel, Shadowz, Plex—
SpainPlex—
BrazilPlex—
JapanPlex—

About The Tingler

The Tingler is a 1959 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by William Castle. The cast is led by Vincent Price, Philip Coolidge, Judith Evelyn. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Plex.

The Tingler was produced by Columbia Pictures and William Castle Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 29, 1959, and carries a NR certification.

Director
William Castle
Writers
Robb White
Release date
July 29, 1959
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$0 million
Production
Columbia Pictures, William Castle Productions
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The Tingler cast & crew

The Tingler was directed by William Castle and written by Robb White.

The cast features Vincent Price as Dr. Warren Chapin, Philip Coolidge as Oliver 'Ollie' Higgins, Judith Evelyn as Mrs. Martha Ryerson Higgins, Darryl Hickman as David Morris, Pamela Lincoln as Lucy Stevens, and Patricia Cutts as Isabel Stevens Chapin.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Von Dexter, cinematography is by Wilfrid M. Cline, and it was produced by William Castle.

Is The Tingler worth watching?

The Tingler holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 209 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror and science fiction, The Tingler is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Tingler

In India, you can stream The Tingler on Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Tingler

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Dr. Warren Chapin

Philip Coolidge

Philip Coolidge

Oliver 'Ollie' Higgins

Judith Evelyn

Judith Evelyn

Mrs. Martha Ryerson Higgins

Darryl Hickman

Darryl Hickman

David Morris

Pamela Lincoln

Pamela Lincoln

Lucy Stevens

Patricia Cutts

Patricia Cutts

Isabel Stevens Chapin

William Castle

William Castle

Prologue Host (uncredited)

Bob Gunderson

Bob Gunderson

Ryerson - Screaming Convict (uncredited)

Dal McKennon

Dal McKennon

Projectionist (uncredited)

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Leon Alton

Member of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)

Gertrude Astor

Gertrude Astor

Member of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

David Kinemon (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Tingler — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Tingler in India?

The Tingler is streaming on Plex in India.

▸Where can I watch The Tingler in the US?

In the US, The Tingler is streaming on fuboTV, FlixFling, and IndieFlix, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch The Tingler in the UK?

In the UK, The Tingler is streaming on Plex, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸Is The Tingler on Plex?

Yes — The Tingler is currently available on Plex in India.

▸What language is The Tingler in?

The Tingler is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Tingler?

The Tingler runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).

▸What is The Tingler rated?

The Tingler is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 209 ratings.

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