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68 minutes of 50s hypnosis horror where everyone's somebody else and nobody's acting.
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Fright (1956)

so-bad-it's-goodB-movie séancecampy reincarnation nonsense

Overview

HorrorThrillerMystery

A woman believes herself to be the reincarnated spirit of an ancient prince's lover. Meanwhile, a murderer turns out to be the reincarnated spirit of the prince himself.

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Content warning
hypnotismhypnotist
destined love across lifetimesidentity dissolutionscientific arroganceobsession and possession

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Hypnotism scenes using swirling spirals and dramatic arm gestures.

Writing

Dialogue so expository it narrates itself in real-time.

Best for:Solo: Perfect for ironic midnight viewing with zero expectations.·Friends: Mystery Science Theater energy — roast the hypnotism scenes together.·Background: Barely needs your attention; reincarnation plot explains itself three times.
Heads up:Disturbing: 1950s psychiatric coercion played totally straight.
W. Lee Wilder

Director

W. Lee Wilder

ReleasedSep 1, 1956
Runtime1h 8m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Planet Filmplays Ltd.

Top Cast

Nancy Malone

Nancy Malone

Ann Summers

Eric Fleming

Eric Fleming

Dr. James Hamilton

Walter Klavun

Walter Klavun

Warden

Tom Reynolds

Tom Reynolds

Bill, city editor

Ned Glass

Ned Glass

Taxi Driver

Norman Burton

Norman Burton

Reporter Thompkins

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

W. Lee Wilder was Billy Wilder's less successful brother, directing low-budget programmers like this while Billy made Sunset Boulevard.

Insight

The 68-minute runtime suggests distributor confidence: they knew audiences wouldn't sit through more of this.

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