Scared Stiff (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1987, Scared Stiff is a comedy, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Lau Kar-Wing, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Alan and Halley are partners in a pest control company. Handsome Alan gets the girls and puffy Halley gets nothing. One night the two are injured in a car crash. Halley suffers slight injuries but Alan is dead for all purposes except his brain wave which still works actively.
Who’s in it. Scared Stiff stars Chow Yun-fat as Inspector Chow, Eric Tsang as Halley Tsang Hsiao Wei, Emily Chu Bo-Yee as Alice and Fung Woo as Dr Hu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Scared Stiff sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scared Stiff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scared Stiff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scared Stiff (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scared Stiff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scared Stiff worth watching?
- Scared Stiff holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Scared Stiff?
- Scared Stiff stars Chow Yun-fat, Eric Tsang, Emily Chu Bo-Yee, Fung Woo and Wu Fung.
- When was Scared Stiff released?
- Scared Stiff was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.