From a Whisper to a Scream (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1987, From a Whisper to a Scream is a comedy and horror film directed by Jeff Burr, running about 99 minutes. “Welcome to Oldfield. Stop in for a night of pure terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The uncle of an executed murderess relates four stories of his hometown, Oldfield, to a reporter. In the first, an elderly man pursues a romance with a younger woman, even to the grave and beyond. In the second, a wounded man on the run from creditors is rescued by a backwoods hermit who holds the secret to eternal life. In the third, a glass-eating carny pays the ultimate price for looking for love on the outside. And in the fourth, a group of Civil War soldiers are held captive by a household of orphans with strange intentions for them.
Who’s in it. From a Whisper to a Scream stars Vincent Price as Julian White, Clu Gulager as Stanley Burnside, Terry Kiser as Jesse Hardwick and Harry Caesar as Felder Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, From a Whisper to a Scream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From a Whisper to a Scream page.
If you liked it. Fans of From a Whisper to a Scream tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From a Whisper to a Scream (1987)?
- In US, From a Whisper to a Scream is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is From a Whisper to a Scream worth watching?
- From a Whisper to a Scream holds an audience score of 5.7 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 From a Whisper to a Scream?
- From a Whisper to a Scream stars Vincent Price, Clu Gulager, Terry Kiser, Harry Caesar and Rosalind Cash.
- When was From a Whisper to a Scream released?
- From a Whisper to a Scream was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.