Paranoiac
1963, English. Directed by Freddie Francis.
Shocking! Horrifying! Macabre!
Eleven years ago, the wealthy Ashby family was shattered when Mr and Mrs Ashby died in an airplane crash and their grieving son Tony committed suicide. All who remains is cruel Simon, an alcoholic in desperate need of funds; his mentally fragile sister Eleanor; and his protective aunt Harriet. Simon is just weeks away from receiving his inheritance, but there's a hitch in his plans when the long-believed dead Tony suddenly arrives.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Paranoiac isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Freddie FrancisDirector
- Janette ScottEleanor Ashby
- Oliver ReedSimon Ashby
- Sheila BurrellAunt Harriet
- Maurice DenhamJohn Kossett
- Alexander DavionTony Ashby
- Liliane BrousseFrançoise
- Harold LangRAF Type
- Arnold DiamondPublican
- John BonneyKeith Kossett
- John StuartWilliams
- Sydney BromleyTramp (uncredited)
- Laurie LeighWoman #1 (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 7 January 1963
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jimmy Sangster
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Paranoiac: quick answers
Is Paranoiac worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Paranoiac?
Paranoiac runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Paranoiac have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Paranoiac. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Paranoiac parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Paranoiac yet.
Which OTT platform is Paranoiac on?
Paranoiac isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paranoiac?
If you liked Paranoiac, try The Invisible Man, Goodnight Mommy, Shades of Desire.
Who directed Paranoiac?
Paranoiac (1963) was directed by Freddie Francis and stars Janette Scott, Oliver Reed, Sheila Burrell.