Scared to Death (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1980, Scared to Death is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by William Malone, running about 93 minutes. “Is it alien, or was it once human?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A series of hideous murders is taking place, and Inspector Capell and cop-turned-novelist Lonergan are investigating. The murders are found to be the work of an out-of-control experiment in genetic engineering. The two men must descend into the city's sewer systems to destroy the horrific miscreation. It won't be hard to find, as it's already looking for its next victims...
Who’s in it. Scared to Death stars John Stinson as Ted Lonergan, Diana Davidson as Jennifer Stanton, Jonathan David Moses as Detective Lou Capell (as Jonathan David Moses, David Moses) and Toni Jannotta as Sherry Carpenter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Scared to Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scared to Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scared to Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scared to Death (1980)?
- In US, Scared to Death is available to stream on Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scared to Death worth watching?
- Scared to Death holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scared to Death?
- Scared to Death stars John Stinson, Diana Davidson, Jonathan David Moses, Toni Jannotta and Walker Edmiston.
- When was Scared to Death released?
- Scared to Death was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.