Stark Fear (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1962, Stark Fear is a drama film directed by Ned Hockman, running about 86 minutes. “I ain't gonna hurt you... I just want company...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A marriage falls apart after a dutiful wife becomes the breadwinner after her husband loses his job. This angers him and after reveling in her humiliation, he leaves her. Fortunately, the wife lands on her feet, but not before she obtains closure with her brutish husband.
Who’s in it. Stark Fear stars Beverly Garland as Ellen Winslow, Skip Homeier as Gerald Winslow, Kenneth Tobey as Kane and Hannah Stone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Stark Fear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, Night Flight Plus, MUBI Amazon Channel and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stark Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stark Fear tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stark Fear (1962)?
- In US, Stark Fear is available to stream on MUBI, Night Flight Plus and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stark Fear worth watching?
- Stark Fear holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stark Fear?
- Stark Fear stars Beverly Garland, Skip Homeier, Kenneth Tobey, Hannah Stone and George Clow.