

Taste of Fear
1961, English. Directed by Seth Holt.
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A wheelchair-bound young girl returns to her father's estate after ten years, and although she's told he's away, she keeps seeing his dead body on the estate.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Seth HoltDirector
- Susan StrasbergPenny Appleby
- Ronald LewisRobert
- Ann ToddJane Appleby
- Christopher LeeDoctor Pierre Gerrard
- John SerretInspector Legrand
- Leonard SachsMr. Spratt
- Anne BlakeMarie the Maid
- Fred JohnsonMr. Appleby
- Madame LobegueSwiss Air Hostess (uncredited)
- Bernard BrowneGendarme (uncredited)
- Frederick RawlingsPlainclothes Sergeant (uncredited)
- Richard KleePlainclothes Sergeant (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 April 1961
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jimmy Sangster
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Taste of Fear: quick answers
Is Taste of Fear worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taste of Fear?
Taste of Fear runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Taste of Fear have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taste of Fear. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Taste of Fear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Taste of Fear is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Taste of Fear on?
Taste of Fear isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Taste of Fear?
If you liked Taste of Fear, try Old, And Soon the Darkness, Sinister.
Who directed Taste of Fear?
Taste of Fear (1961) was directed by Seth Holt and stars Susan Strasberg, Ronald Lewis, Ann Todd.