Scared Stiff (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1945, Scared Stiff is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Frank McDonald, running about 65 minutes. “Laughs...Chills...Howls...Thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A meek reporter happens upon a murder, an escaped gangster and a stolen jade chess set.
Who’s in it. Scared Stiff stars Jack Haley as Larry Elliot, Ann Savage as Sally Warren, Barton MacLane as George 'Deacon' Markham and Veda Ann Borg as Flo Rosson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Scared Stiff has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1945)?
- In US, Scared Stiff is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scared Stiff worth watching?
- Scared Stiff holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scared Stiff?
- Scared Stiff stars Jack Haley, Ann Savage, Barton MacLane, Veda Ann Borg and Roger Pryor.
- When was Scared Stiff released?
- Scared Stiff was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.