Scared Stiff (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Scared Stiff is a horror film directed by Richard Friedman, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. Scared Stiff stars Andrew Stevens as David Young, Mary Page Keller as Kate Christopher, David Ramsey as George Masterson and Josh Segal as Jason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Scared Stiff has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scared Stiff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scared Stiff tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scared Stiff (1987)?
- In US, Scared Stiff is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scared Stiff worth watching?
- Scared Stiff holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scared Stiff?
- Scared Stiff stars Andrew Stevens, Mary Page Keller, David Ramsey, Josh Segal and Bill Hindman.
- When was Scared Stiff released?
- Scared Stiff was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.