The Tingler
1959, English. Directed by William Castle.
Ghastly Beyond Belief!
A pathologist experiments with a deaf-mute woman who is unable to scream to prove that humans die of fright due to an organism he names The Tingler that lives within each person on the spinal cord and is suppressed only when people scream when scared.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 209 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Tingler
The Tingler isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online.
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Amazon VideoCast & crew
- William CastleDirector
- Vincent PriceDr. Warren Chapin
- Philip CoolidgeOliver 'Ollie' Higgins
- Judith EvelynMrs. Martha Ryerson Higgins
- Darryl HickmanDavid Morris
- Pamela LincolnLucy Stevens
- Patricia CuttsIsabel Stevens Chapin
- William CastlePrologue Host (uncredited)
- Bob GundersonRyerson - Screaming Convict (uncredited)
- Dal McKennonProjectionist (uncredited)
- Leon AltonMember of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)
- Gertrude AstorMember of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)
- Richard BarthelmessDavid Kinemon (archive footage) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 July 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robb White
- Budget
- $250K
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The Tingler: quick answers
Is The Tingler worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 209 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tingler?
The Tingler runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Tingler have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tingler. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tingler parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tingler is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tingler on?
The Tingler isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tingler?
If you liked The Tingler, try The Wasp Woman, Return of the Fly, Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Who directed The Tingler?
The Tingler (1959) was directed by William Castle and stars Vincent Price, Philip Coolidge, Judith Evelyn.