Scared Stiff
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Synopsis
Kate's a single mom rock star recovering from a nervous breakdown; David is her psychiatrist turned lover. After David buys an old Charleston mansion and Kate and her son move in with him, strange events occur including the discoveries of a secret hidden attic and the diary of the murderous slave trader who owned the home. Kate hears a piano playing by itself and sees the ghost of the slave trader who once lived there. Their relationship is strained by the bizarre events as Kate's sanity is again questioned as she insists what she's seen is real...but is it?
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Type: Teaser • Published 2019-04-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 23, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Friedman
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Frost, Daniel F. Bacaner, Richard Friedman
- Original Title
- Scared Stiff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Friedman
Mark Frost, Daniel F. Bacaner, Richard Friedman
Yuri Denysenko
Nick Stagliano
Daniel F. Bacaner
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Friedman
Director
Mark Frost
Screenplay
Daniel F. Bacaner
Screenplay
Richard Friedman
Screenplay
Daniel F. Bacaner
Producer
Beverly Safier
Costume Design
Yuri Denysenko
Director of Photography
Nick Stagliano
Editor
Artie Malesci
Stunt Coordinator
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scared Stiff
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What is Scared Stiff about?
Kate's a single mom rock star recovering from a nervous breakdown; David is her psychiatrist turned lover. After David buys an old Charleston mansion and Kate and her son move in with him, strange events occur including the discoveries of a secret hidden attic and the diary of the murderous slave trader who owned the home. Kate hears a piano playing by itself and sees the ghost of the slave trader who once lived there. Their relationship is strained by the bizarre events as Kate's sanity is again questioned as she insists what she's seen is real...but is it?
Who directed Scared Stiff?
Scared Stiff was directed by Richard Friedman.
Who stars in Scared Stiff?
The principal cast of Scared Stiff includes Andrew Stevens, Mary Page Keller, David Ramsey, Josh Segal, Bill Hindman.
When was Scared Stiff released and how long is it?
Scared Stiff was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scared Stiff?
Scared Stiff holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).