The Tingler
"Ghastly Beyond Belief!"
Originally released in 1959. The Tingler is a horror/science fiction film. directed by William Castle. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vincent Price, Philip Coolidge, and Judith Evelyn
Synopsis
A pathologist experiments with a deaf-mute woman who is unable to scream to prove that humans die of fright due to an organism he names The Tingler that lives within each person on the spinal cord and is suppressed only when people scream when scared.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 29, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (187 votes)
Budget
$250K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vincent Price
as Dr. Warren Chapin
Philip Coolidge
as Oliver 'Ollie' Higgins
Judith Evelyn
as Mrs. Martha Ryerson Higgins
Darryl Hickman
as David Morris
Pamela Lincoln
as Lucy Stevens
Patricia Cutts
as Isabel Stevens Chapin
William Castle
as Prologue Host (uncredited)
Bob Gunderson
as Ryerson - Screaming Convict (uncredited)
Dal McKennon
as Projectionist (uncredited)
Leon Alton
as Member of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $250,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- William Castle Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tingler about?
A pathologist experiments with a deaf-mute woman who is unable to scream to prove that humans die of fright due to an organism he names The Tingler that lives within each person on the spinal cord ...
Who directed The Tingler?
The Tingler was directed by William Castle.
How long is The Tingler?
The Tingler has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Tingler released?
The Tingler was released on July 29, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tingler?
The main cast of The Tingler includes Vincent Price, Philip Coolidge, Judith Evelyn, Darryl Hickman, Pamela Lincoln.
Is The Tingler worth watching?
The Tingler has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 187 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.