Macabre
"As Blood-Chilling As Being Buried Alive!"
Originally released in 1958. Macabre is a horror/thriller film. directed by William Castle. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Prince, Jacqueline Scott, and Jim Backus
Synopsis
After his wife and her blind sister have died under his care, a doctor's young daughter is kidnapped and reported as buried alive, leaving him with mere hours to find and rescue her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (46 votes)
Budget
$90K
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
55.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Prince
as Dr. Rodney Barrett
Jacqueline Scott
as Nurse Polly Baron
Jim Backus
as Sheriff Jim Tyloe
Jonathan Kidd
as Ed Quigley, mortician
Ellen Corby
as Miss Kushins
Philip Tonge
as Jode Wetherby
Susan Morrow
as Sylvia Stevenson
Christine White
as Nancy Wetherby
Robert Colbert
as Nick, chauffeur
Dorothy Morris
as Alice Wetherby Barrett
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $90,000
- Revenue
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- William Castle Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macabre about?
After his wife and her blind sister have died under his care, a doctor's young daughter is kidnapped and reported as buried alive, leaving him with mere hours to find and rescue her.
Who directed Macabre?
Macabre was directed by William Castle.
How long is Macabre?
Macabre has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Macabre released?
Macabre was released on October 1, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Macabre?
The main cast of Macabre includes William Prince, Jacqueline Scott, Jim Backus, Jonathan Kidd, Ellen Corby.