Hide and Shriek (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1938, Hide and Shriek is a comedy, crime, family and horror film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. Detective Alfalfa and his assistants Buckwheat and Porky try to solve a missing-candy case but find themselves in an amusement park haunted house.
Who’s in it. Hide and Shriek stars Billy Bletcher as Haunted House Ghouls (voice), Dick Elliott as Haunted-house proprietor, Fred Holmes as Janitor and Darla Hood as Darla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Hide and Shriek has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hide and Shriek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hide and Shriek tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hide and Shriek (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hide and Shriek change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hide and Shriek worth watching?
- Hide and Shriek holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, family and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hide and Shriek?
- Hide and Shriek stars Billy Bletcher, Dick Elliott, Fred Holmes, Darla Hood and Gary Jasgur.
- When was Hide and Shriek released?
- Hide and Shriek was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.