A Story to Frighten the Children
1976, English. Directed by Herbert Wise.
The story of a brutal crime in a high-rise estate; a girl walking home at night is raped and murdered, and the attitude of some is not always sympathetic.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 3 February 1976
- Written by
- John Hopkins
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Is A Story to Frighten the Children worth watching?
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How long is A Story to Frighten the Children?
A Story to Frighten the Children runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does A Story to Frighten the Children have a post-credits scene?
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A Story to Frighten the Children parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Story to Frighten the Children on?
A Story to Frighten the Children isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 February 1976. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Story to Frighten the Children?
If you liked A Story to Frighten the Children, try Ray Donovan: The Movie, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story, Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy.
Who directed A Story to Frighten the Children?
A Story to Frighten the Children (1976) was directed by Herbert Wise and stars Jon Laurimore, Geoffrey Palmer, Susan Littler.