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Reincarnation blurs murder and identity in a tale of ancient spirits haunting modern lives.

FRIGHT

Get out of her life if you want to stay alive!

1956 · 1h 8m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

A woman believes herself to be the reincarnated spirit of an ancient prince's lover. Meanwhile, a murderer turns out to be the reincarnated spirit of the prince himself.

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What is Fright about?

Fright is a 1956 American horror film directed by W. Lee Wilder about a woman who believes she is the reincarnated lover of an ancient prince, while a murderer is revealed to be the prince's spirit reborn.

Programmer's Pick

Split personalities, reincarnated royalty, and a hypnotic tangle of past lives — Fright is psychotronic pulp at its most earnest. If you like your horror with a side of soap opera and a dash of vintage psychiatry, step right in.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the psychological backdrop of reincarnation and murder, Fright unspools the story of a woman convinced she is the reincarnated lover of an ancient prince. As her conviction deepens, an unsettling parallel emerges: a murderer, whose violent acts echo the past, is believed to be the prince's spirit returned. The film navigates themes of identity, delusion, and the supernatural, blending psychiatric intrigue with a crime narrative. With its compact runtime and B-movie sensibility, Fright weaves hypnotists, psychiatric examinations, and newspaper headlines into a uniquely eerie atmosphere where the boundaries of past and present are disturbingly thin.

Details & Specs

Director
W. Lee Wilder
Writer
Myles Wilder
Release
1956
Runtime
1h 8m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror

Cast & Crew

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Director: W. Lee Wilder Writer: Myles Wilder
Nancy Malone Nancy Malone Ann Summers Eric Fleming Eric Fleming Dr. James Hamilton FM Frank Marth George Morley DL Dean L. Almquist Cullen HD Humphrey Davis Prof. Charles Gore EW Elizabeth Watts Lady Olive Fitzmorris Walter Klavun Walter Klavun Warden AC Amelia Conley Miss Ames Tom Reynolds Tom Reynolds Bill, city editor RG Robert Gardett The Managing Editor DD Don Douglas Lt. White CB Chris Bohn TV Newscaster PK Philip Keneally A Policeman Ned Glass Ned Glass Taxi Driver Norman Burton Norman Burton Reporter Thompkins AA Alney Alba Lady in Restaurant Jimmy Little Jimmy Little Joe the Bartender NM Norman MacKaye ? Sid Raymond Sid Raymond Ghost #1 (voice) (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Reincarnation Twist

The film's plot hinges on the idea of lovers and murderers returning from the past, adding a supernatural spin to classic crime.

B-Movie Psychodrama

Soap opera dramatics meet psychiatric examination, giving this horror outing a distinct blend of melodrama and mind games.

Mayerling Affair Inspiration

A nod to the infamous Mayerling affair and Austrian royalty adds historical flavor and mystery to the film's supernatural premise.

Urban Gothic Setting

New York City, bridges, and traffic jams offer a moody, metropolitan backdrop for the film’s mix of murder and reincarnation.

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Threat File

Trigger

Belief in reincarnation of an ancient prince and his lover

Threat

A murderer possessed by the prince's spirit

Effect

Violent acts echoing the past

Setting

Modern urban environment

Questions from the Vault

When was Fright released? +

Fright was released in 1956.

Who directed Fright? +

Fright was directed by W. Lee Wilder.

How long is Fright? +

Fright has a runtime of 68 minutes.

What genre is Fright? +

Fright is a horror film.

Where can I watch Fright? +

You can watch Fright on SassyFlix.

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