Famous Ghost Stories
1961, English. Directed by Bert I. Gordon.
A Terrifying Story of Supernatural Passion!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Bert I. GordonDirector
- Vincent PricePoltergeist/Narrator
- Richard CarlsonTom Stewart (segment 'Tormented')
- Susan GordonSandy Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
- Lugene SandersMeg Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
- Juli RedingVi Mason (segment 'Tormented')
- Joe TurkelNick (segment 'Tormented')
- Lillian AdamsMrs. Ellis (segment 'Tormented')
- Gene RothMr. Nelson (segment 'Tormented')
- Vera MarsheMrs. Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
- Harry FleerFrank Hubbard (segment 'Tormented')
- Merritt StoneClergyman (segment 'Tormented')
- Dick WalshWedding Guest (segment 'Tormented')
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bert I. Gordon
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Famous Ghost Stories runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Which OTT platform is Famous Ghost Stories on?
Famous Ghost Stories isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Famous Ghost Stories?
If you liked Famous Ghost Stories, try When a Stranger Calls Back, Buried Alive, The Night Stalker.
Who directed Famous Ghost Stories?
Famous Ghost Stories (1961) was directed by Bert I. Gordon and stars Vincent Price, Richard Carlson, Susan Gordon.