Scared Stiff (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1953, Scared Stiff is a comedy film directed by George Marshall, running about 108 minutes. “They're making a spook-tacle of themselves!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A nightclub singer and his partner escape mobsters by fleeing to Cuba with a beautiful heiress, who has inherited a haunted castle on an isolated island. The trio hunt for a hidden treasure and encounter a ghost, a zombie, and a mysterious killer...
Who’s in it. Scared Stiff stars Dean Martin as Larry Todd, Jerry Lewis as Myron Mertz, Lizabeth Scott as Mary Carroll and Carmen Miranda as Carmelita Castinha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Scared Stiff has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 (1953)?
- In US, Scared Stiff is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scared Stiff?
- Scared Stiff stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Lizabeth Scott, Carmen Miranda and George Dolenz.
- When was Scared Stiff released?
- Scared Stiff was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.