The Fearmakers (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1958, The Fearmakers is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 85 minutes. “MASTERS OF FEAR! MASTERS OF INTRIGUE! MERCHANTS OF MURDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Korean War veteran returns to Washington D.C. only to discover his business partner had died and their public-research business sold, so he works there undercover to find out the truth.
Who’s in it. The Fearmakers stars Dana Andrews as Alan Eaton, Dick Foran as Jim McGinnis, Marilee Earle as Lorraine Dennis and Veda Ann Borg as Vivian Loder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Fearmakers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fearmakers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fearmakers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fearmakers (1958)?
- In US, The Fearmakers is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fearmakers worth watching?
- The Fearmakers holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fearmakers?
- The Fearmakers stars Dana Andrews, Dick Foran, Marilee Earle, Veda Ann Borg and Kelly Thordsen.
- When was The Fearmakers released?
- The Fearmakers was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.