Famous Ghost Stories (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Famous Ghost Stories is a horror and thriller film directed by Bert I. Gordon, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A TV pilot masterminded by B movie auteur Bert I. Gordon and cable production company Herts-Lion International. Vincent Price hosts as a poltergeist introducing the ghost story to follow. It's really an edited version of Gordon's 1960 film Tormented, starring Richard Carlson as a jazz musician haunted by the spirit of an old flame he let fall from a lighthouse.
Who’s in it. Famous Ghost Stories stars Vincent Price as Poltergeist/Narrator, Richard Carlson as Tom Stewart (segment 'Tormented'), Susan Gordon as Sandy Hubbard (segment 'Tormented') and Lugene Sanders as Meg Hubbard (segment 'Tormented'), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Famous Ghost Stories has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Famous Ghost Stories page.
If you liked it. Fans of Famous Ghost Stories tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Famous Ghost Stories (1961)?
- In US, Famous Ghost Stories is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Famous Ghost Stories worth watching?
- Famous Ghost Stories holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Famous Ghost Stories?
- Famous Ghost Stories stars Vincent Price, Richard Carlson, Susan Gordon, Lugene Sanders and Juli Reding.
- When was Famous Ghost Stories released?
- Famous Ghost Stories was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.