The Terror
“A new classic of horror comes to the screen!”
Synopsis
Lt. Andre Duvalier awakens on a beach to the sight of a strange woman who leads him to the gothic, towering castle that serves as home to an eerie baron.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 17, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 25, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Hill, Leo Gordon
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein, Les Baxter
- Original Title
- The Terror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- The Filmgroup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
Jack Hill, Leo Gordon
Ronald Stein, Les Baxter
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Stuart O'Brien
Harvey Jacobson, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Corman
Director
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
Roger Corman
Producer
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Director of Photography
Stuart O'Brien
Editor
Marjorie Corso
Costume Design
Jack Hill
Screenplay
Leo Gordon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Terror
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What is The Terror about?
Lt. Andre Duvalier awakens on a beach to the sight of a strange woman who leads him to the gothic, towering castle that serves as home to an eerie baron.
Who directed The Terror?
The Terror was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in The Terror?
The principal cast of The Terror includes Boris Karloff, Jack Nicholson, Sandra Knight, Dick Miller, Dorothy Neumann.
When was The Terror released and how long is it?
The Terror was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Terror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Terror was composed by Ronald Stein, Les Baxter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Terror?
The Terror holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).