Scared to Death
1947, English. Directed by Christy Cabanne.
A thrilling mystery of a supernatural killer!
A woman is married to the son of a doctor, the proprietor of a private sanatorium, where she is under unwilling treatment. Both the son and the doctor indicate they want the marriage dissolved. Arriving at the scene is a mysterious personage identified as the doctor's cousin who formerly was a stage magician in Europe. He is accompanied by a threatening dwarf.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Scared to Death is streaming on Bloodstream and Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Christy CabanneDirector
- Bela LugosiProf Leonide
- George ZuccoDr. Josef Van Ee
- Nat PendletonBill 'Bull' Raymond
- Molly LamontLaura Van Ee
- Joyce ComptonJane Cornell
- Gladys BlakeLilly Beth
- Roland VarnoWard Van Ee
- Angelo RossittoIndigo
- Douglas FowleyTerry Lee
- Stanley AndrewsPathologist
- Lee BennettRene the Killer
- Stanley PriceAutopsy Surgeon
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Walter Abbott
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Scared to Death: quick answers
Is Scared to Death worth watching?
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How long is Scared to Death?
Scared to Death runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Scared to Death have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Scared to Death. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Scared to Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Scared to Death is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Scared to Death on?
Scared to Death is streaming on Bloodstream and Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Scared to Death?
If you liked Scared to Death, try Maniac, The Night Stalker, The 'Burbs.
Who directed Scared to Death?
Scared to Death (1947) was directed by Christy Cabanne and stars Bela Lugosi, George Zucco, Nat Pendleton.