A haunted pop singer faces ghosts, gore, and a masked killer in Pete Walker’s British proto-slasher.
THE COMEBACK
Millions loved him, could someone hate him enough to kill and kill again?
A singer holes up at a sinister estate to write new songs for his act. His ex-wife is brutally murdered, and the killer may be stalking him next.
The Comeback is a 1978 United Kingdom horror-mystery-thriller film directed by Pete Walker about a singer haunted in a sinister estate by his murdered wife's ghost and a real-life killer.
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Why Cult
A singer’s comeback turns deadly when his creative retreat is haunted by supernatural forces and a very real murderer.
Long before the slasher boom, this film delivers a masked killer, bloody murders, and a British giallo twist.
Cult director Pete Walker serves up suspense, humor, and his signature gruesome style for fans of psychotronic horror.
The film adds a dash of self-parody and black comedy to its gory shocks, keeping genre fans on their toes.
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What is The Comeback about? +
The Comeback follows a singer who retreats to a sinister estate to write new songs, only to be haunted by his murdered wife’s ghost as a real killer stalks him.
When was The Comeback released? +
The Comeback was released in 1978.
Who directed The Comeback? +
The Comeback was directed by Pete Walker.
How long is The Comeback? +
The Comeback has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is The Comeback? +
The Comeback is a horror, mystery, and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Comeback? +
The Comeback is available to stream on SassyFlix.
