Top Cast
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May McAvoy
Olga Redmayne
Louise Fazenda
Mrs. Elvery
Edward Everett Horton
Ferdinand Fane
Alec B. Francis
Dr. Redmayne
Matthew Betz
Joe Connors
Holmes Herbert
Goodman
Otto Hoffman
Soapy Marks
Joseph W. Girard
Supt. Hallick
John Miljan
Alfred Katman
Frank Austin
Cotton
Conrad Nagel
Credits Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$163K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.98x
+$1.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Wallace, Harvey Gates
- Original Title
- The Terror
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $163K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Edgar Wallace, Harvey Gates
Barney McGill
Darryl F. Zanuck, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
Harvey Gates
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Terror
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Terror about?
Guests at an old English manor house are stalked by a mysterious killer known only as "The Terror".
Who directed The Terror?
The Terror was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in The Terror?
The principal cast of The Terror includes May McAvoy, Louise Fazenda, Edward Everett Horton, Alec B. Francis, Matthew Betz.
When was The Terror released and how long is it?
The Terror was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Terror?
The Terror had a reported production budget of $163K and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (8.98 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).