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Comedy Cult Classic

A vengeful specter haunts his accusers in this German Krimi with a wicked sense of humor.

THE TERRIBLE PEOPLE

1960 · 01:32:00 · NR · Comedy / Crime / Drama / Horror

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!

Quick Answer
What is The Terrible People about?

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.

Key Facts
Director
Harald Reinl
Writers
Edgar Wallace, Wolfgang Schnitzler, J. Joachim Bartsch
Release
1960
Runtime
1h 32m
Also Known As
La banda del terror, Hand of the Gallows, Die Bande des Schreckens, Die Bande des Schreckens (original title)

The SassyFlix Take

Who says the afterlife can't have a little fun? Harald Reinl's The Terrible People brings Edgar Wallace's tale of ghostly vengeance to the German Krimi tradition, mixing sinister revenge plots with a dash of comedy and an heiress who just can't catch a break.
From the Vault

When your accusers have names like Blacky Long and Lord Godley Long, you know revenge is about to get theatrical.

Why Cult

Krimi Mashup

This is a German-made Wallace thriller that blends crime, horror, comedy, and drama for a uniquely twisted genre cocktail.

Vengeful Specter

Executed criminal Clay Shelton returns from the grave, promising eerie retribution on his accusers—ghostly justice, German style.

Edgar Wallace Adaptation

Based on Edgar Wallace’s work, this film continues the tradition of pulpy, twist-laden mysteries with a supernatural spin.

Colorful Cast

From Joachim Fuchsberger’s Inspektor Blacky Long to Elisabeth Flickenschildt as Mrs. Shelton Ravelstoke, expect memorable faces and names in every scene.

About This Film

An heiress is threatened by the gang of a criminal who seems to have returned from the dead. Clay Shelton was executed for his crimes, but it seems he has returned to life to extract revenge on the people responsible for his death.

Frequently Asked Questions

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? +

You can watch The Terrible People on SassyFlix.