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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ned Hockman
- Screenplay & Story
- Dwight V. Swain
- Original Score
- Lawrence V. Fisher, John Williams
- Original Title
- Stark Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- B.H.S. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ned Hockman
Dwight V. Swain
Lawrence V. Fisher, John Williams
Robert E. Bethard
Ned Hockman, Dwight V. Swain
Department Leadership Roster
Ned Hockman
Director
Lawrence V. Fisher
Original Music Composer
Robert E. Bethard
Director of Photography
Dwight V. Swain
Screenplay
Ned Hockman
Producer
Dwight V. Swain
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stark Fear.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stark Fear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stark Fear about?
A sadistic husband mentally tortures his wife, while eventually planning to murder her.
Who directed Stark Fear?
Stark Fear was directed by Ned Hockman.
Who stars in Stark Fear?
The principal cast of Stark Fear includes Beverly Garland, Skip Homeier, Kenneth Tobey, Hannah Stone, George Clow.
When was Stark Fear released and how long is it?
Stark Fear was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Stark Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stark Fear was composed by Lawrence V. Fisher, John Williams.