Past lives collide in a tale of supernatural obsession and murder.
FRIGHT
Get out of her life if you want to stay alive!
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.
Proof that in the '50s, reincarnation and romance could be just as deadly as any monster.
W. Lee Wilder delivers a 68-minute supernatural puzzle where reincarnated passions and crimes blur the lines between past and present. With Nancy Malone tangled up in ancient love and murder, this is one of those mid-century chillers that's more séance than screamfest.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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.
Themes & Keywords
- Director
- W. Lee Wilder
- Writer
- Myles Wilder
- Release
- 1956
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
Why Cult
The plot revolves around a woman who believes she's the reincarnated lover of an ancient prince—a setup heavy on gothic atmosphere.
The killer isn't just any old villain, but the prince's spirit reborn, making for a murder mystery with a metaphysical twist.
Directed by W. Lee Wilder, the film offers a distinct 1950s American horror sensibility with a supernatural edge.
Questions from the Vault
What is Fright about? +
Fright is about a woman who believes herself to be the reincarnated spirit of an ancient prince's lover, while a murderer is revealed to be the reincarnated prince himself.
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? +
Fright is available to stream on SassyFlix.
