The Tingler (1959) movie poster

The Tingler (1959)

"Ghastly Beyond Belief!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 78% (RT: 78%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
HorrorScience Fiction

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Runtime
1h 22m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (188 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
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)
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 188 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 78%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

The Tingler is a 1959 horror, science fiction film directed by William Castle. 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. The film has been rated by 188 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, The Tingler delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Tingler (1959) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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