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Paranoiac

"Shocking! Horrifying! Macabre!"

January 7, 1963 1h 20m 6.6/10 (79 votes)

Originally released in 1963. Paranoiac is a thriller/horror film. directed by Freddie Francis. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Janette Scott, Oliver Reed, and Sheila Burrell

Synopsis

Eleven years ago, the wealthy Ashby family was shattered when Mr and Mrs Ashby died in an airplane crash and their grieving son Tony committed suicide. All who remains is cruel Simon, an alcoholic in desperate need of funds; his mentally fragile sister Eleanor; and his protective aunt Harriet. Simon is just weeks away from receiving his inheritance, but there's a hitch in his plans when the long-believed dead Tony suddenly arrives.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 7, 1963 63 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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User Rating 6.6/10 Good (79 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Hammer Film Productions
  • The Rank Organisation

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paranoiac about?

Eleven years ago, the wealthy Ashby family was shattered when Mr and Mrs Ashby died in an airplane crash and their grieving son Tony committed suicide. All who remains is cruel Simon, an alcoholic ...

Who directed Paranoiac?

Paranoiac was directed by Freddie Francis.

How long is Paranoiac?

Paranoiac has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Paranoiac released?

Paranoiac was released on January 7, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Paranoiac?

The main cast of Paranoiac includes Janette Scott, Oliver Reed, Sheila Burrell, Maurice Denham, Alexander Davion.