Fright (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1956, Fright is a horror film directed by W. Lee Wilder, running about 68 minutes. “Get out of her life if you want to stay alive!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman believes herself to be the reincarnated spirit of an ancient prince's lover. Meanwhile, a murderer turns out to be the reincarnated spirit of the prince himself.
Who’s in it. Fright stars Nancy Malone as Ann Summers, Eric Fleming as Dr. James Hamilton, Frank Marth as George Morley and Dean L. Almquist as Cullen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Fright has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fright page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fright tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fright (1956)?
- In US, Fright is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fright worth watching?
- Fright holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fright?
- Fright stars Nancy Malone, Eric Fleming, Frank Marth, Dean L. Almquist and Humphrey Davis.
- When was Fright released?
- Fright was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.