Frightmare (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1981, Frightmare is a comedy and horror film directed by Norman Thaddeus Vane, running about 86 minutes. “To the limit...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Drama students decide to pay tribute to their favorite horror star by stealing his body from his crypt for a farewell party. They fail to realize their violation of the tomb has triggered powerful black magic, and Conrad hasn't taken his final bows yet.
Who’s in it. Frightmare stars Ferdy Mayne as Conrad Radzoff, Luca Bercovici as Saint, Nita Talbot as Mrs. Rohmer and Leon Askin as Wolfgang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Frightmare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frightmare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frightmare tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frightmare (1981)?
- In US, Frightmare is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frightmare worth watching?
- Frightmare holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frightmare?
- Frightmare stars Ferdy Mayne, Luca Bercovici, Nita Talbot, Leon Askin and Jennifer Starrett.
- When was Frightmare released?
- Frightmare was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.