The Comedy of Terrors
Synopsis
An undertaker who hasn't had any 'customers' in a long time is forced to pay one year's back-rent. To get money he starts to kill people, which brings absurd results.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-22
Top Cast
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Vincent Price
Waldo Trumbull
Peter Lorre
Felix Gillie
Boris Karloff
Amos Hinchley
Joyce Jameson
Amaryllis Trumbull
Joe E. Brown
Cemetery Keeper
Beverly Powers
Mrs. Phipps
Basil Rathbone
John F. Black
Alan DeWitt
Riggs
Buddy Mason
Mr. Phipps
Douglas Williams
Doctor
Linda Rogers
Phipps' Maid
Luree Holmes
Black's Servant
Paul Barselou
Riggs (uncredited)
Lovyss Bradley
Mourner (uncredited)
Harvey Parry
Man Knocked Down on Street (uncredited)
Charles Soldani
Mourner (uncredited)
Fred Walton
Mourner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Detroit, Michigan
Festival / Special Debut
January 22, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Matheson
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- The Comedy of Terrors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Alta Vista Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Richard Matheson, Elsie Lee
Les Baxter
Floyd Crosby
Anthony Carras
Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Anthony Carras
Editor
Richard Matheson
Screenplay
Daniel Haller
Production Design
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
Marjorie Corso
Costume Design
James H. Nicholson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Comedy of Terrors
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What is The Comedy of Terrors about?
An undertaker who hasn't had any 'customers' in a long time is forced to pay one year's back-rent. To get money he starts to kill people, which brings absurd results.
Who directed The Comedy of Terrors?
The Comedy of Terrors was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in The Comedy of Terrors?
The principal cast of The Comedy of Terrors includes Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Joyce Jameson, Joe E. Brown.
When was The Comedy of Terrors released and how long is it?
The Comedy of Terrors was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Comedy of Terrors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Comedy of Terrors was composed by Les Baxter.
Is The Comedy of Terrors based on a book or true story?
The Comedy of Terrors is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Matheson", Novel: "Elsie Lee".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Comedy of Terrors?
The Comedy of Terrors holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).