A vengeful specter haunts his accusers in this German Krimi with a wicked sense of humor.
THE TERRIBLE PEOPLE
A creepy German-made Wallace thriller about the ghost of a hanged man who returns to fulfill his promise. All of his accusers must die!
The Terrible People is a 1960 German comedy, crime, drama, and horror film directed by Harald Reinl about an executed criminal who appears to return from the dead to exact revenge on those responsible for his demise.
The SassyFlix Take
When your accusers have names like Blacky Long and Lord Godley Long, you know revenge is about to get theatrical.
Why Cult
This is a German-made Wallace thriller that blends crime, horror, comedy, and drama for a uniquely twisted genre cocktail.
Executed criminal Clay Shelton returns from the grave, promising eerie retribution on his accusers—ghostly justice, German style.
Based on Edgar Wallace’s work, this film continues the tradition of pulpy, twist-laden mysteries with a supernatural spin.
From Joachim Fuchsberger’s Inspektor Blacky Long to Elisabeth Flickenschildt as Mrs. Shelton Ravelstoke, expect memorable faces and names in every scene.
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What is The Terrible People about? +
An executed criminal, Clay Shelton, seems to rise from the grave to carry out revenge on the people responsible for his death, threatening an heiress and her circle.
When was The Terrible People released? +
The Terrible People was released in 1960.
Who directed The Terrible People? +
The Terrible People was directed by Harald Reinl.
How long is The Terrible People? +
The Terrible People has a runtime of 92 minutes.
What genre is The Terrible People? +
The Terrible People is a mix of comedy, crime, drama, and horror.
Where can I watch The Terrible People? +
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