The Comedy of Terrors
1964, English. Directed by Jacques Tourneur.
An undertaker who hasn't had any 'customers' in a long time is forced to pay one year's back-rent. To get money he starts to kill people, which brings absurd results.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 177 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Comedy of Terrors
The Comedy of Terrors is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques TourneurDirector
- Vincent PriceWaldo Trumbull
- Peter LorreFelix Gillie
- Boris KarloffAmos Hinchley
- Joyce JamesonAmaryllis Trumbull
- Joe E. BrownCemetery Keeper
- Beverly PowersMrs. Phipps
- Basil RathboneJohn F. Black
- Alan DeWittRiggs
- Buddy MasonMr. Phipps
- Douglas WilliamsDoctor
- Linda RogersPhipps' Maid
- Luree HolmesBlack's Servant
Details
- Released
- 22 January 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Matheson
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The Comedy of Terrors: quick answers
Is The Comedy of Terrors worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 177 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Comedy of Terrors?
The Comedy of Terrors runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Comedy of Terrors have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Comedy of Terrors. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Comedy of Terrors parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Comedy of Terrors yet.
Which OTT platform is The Comedy of Terrors on?
The Comedy of Terrors is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Comedy of Terrors?
If you liked The Comedy of Terrors, try Bad, Buried Alive, Novocaine.
Who directed The Comedy of Terrors?
The Comedy of Terrors (1964) was directed by Jacques Tourneur and stars Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff.