The Horror of It All (1964): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1964, The Horror of It All is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 75 minutes. “The zaniest bunch of ghouls ever to haunt a house!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In this dark comedy, a Yankee goes to visit a family of British eccentrics to ask for the hand of one of their daughters in marriage. He soon finds himself in the midst of a really odd family. One of them talks like Bela Lugosi, another believes herself to be a vampire, while a third is locked away in a padded cell. Another family member is thrilled when he finally invents a horseless carriage (50 years after Ford), and the family grandfather is found reading Playboy just before he dies. Trouble begins when members of the family begin to be mysteriously murdered. The American suitor must then discover which member of the strange family is in line to inherit the family fortune.

Who’s in it. The Horror of It All stars Pat Boone as John J. 'Jack' Robinson, Erica Rogers as Cynthia Marley, Dennis Price as Cornwallis Marley and Valentine Dyall as Reginald Marley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Horror of It All has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Horror of It All page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Horror of It All tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.