Fright (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1971, Fright is a thriller and horror film directed by Peter Collinson, running about 87 minutes. “The scream you can hear is your own” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young babysitter Amanda arrives at the Lloyd residence to spend the evening looking after their young son. Soon after the Lloyds leave, a series of frightening occurrences in the gloomy old house have Amanda's nerves on edge. The real terror begins, however, when the child's biological father appears after recently escaping from a nearby mental institution.
Who’s in it. Fright stars Susan George as Amanda, Honor Blackman as Helen, Ian Bannen as Brian and John Gregson as Dr. Cordell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Fright has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fright page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fright tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fright (1971)?
- In US, Fright is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fright worth watching?
- Fright holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fright?
- Fright stars Susan George, Honor Blackman, Ian Bannen, John Gregson and George Cole.
- When was Fright released?
- Fright was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.