The Comedy of Terrors

The Comedy of Terrors

By Jacques Tourneur

  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1964-01-01
  • Advisory Rating: Unrated
  • Runtime: 1h 22min
  • Director: Jacques Tourneur
  • Production Company: Alta Vista Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
6.4/10
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Description

Vincent Price stars as Waldo Trumbull, a lazy New England funeral parlor owner, who blackmails Peter Lorre into helping him increase business by killing people. Price meets resistance from his landlord (Basil Rathbone), wife and senile old father-in-law (Boris Karloff).

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  • Every beloved horror actor doing what they do best, with a laugh

    5
    By Hello Kitty AM
    Vincent Price at his most cynical & sharp witted self, with a perfectly pompous, self deprecating Basil Rathbone, Peter Lorre, being the quintessential Peter Lorre, & a nearly unrecognizable, fabulous performance from Boris Karloff in a well crafted horror/comedy. Brilliant!

  • One of my all time favorite classics

    5
    By Tephygirl
    I have watched this over and over. So morbidly funny. A must watch if you are a Vincent Price fan.

  • Horrible

    1
    By Wodehouse Reader
    Running gags that go nowhere. Not at all funny. A sad use of a star studded cast.

  • A classic comedy, for a Vincent Price fan

    5
    By The Lochness Monster
    This is one of my favorite comedies, with Vincent... It goes well with the Tales of Terror. I <3 Vincent Price

  • Love this movie!

    5
    By Nissa U
    This is one of the best movies I've ever seen, esp from Vincent Price!

  • Cheesy, but Loads of Fun

    3
    By mgsmith
    If you grew up on slasher movies, take a pass. But if you're over 40, and love classic horror, these actors will be dear to your heart. And watching them poke fun at themselves will be pure delight. The plot is silly and predictable, the acting cheesy, and the "special effects" unimpressive. But you'll still giggle most of the way through. It's over-the-top, no-holds-barred camp. I'll watch it again and again...

  • Great movie!

    5
    By Beatles_Fan_4_Life
    I enjoyed this movie very much! The writing is great----very sharp and funny! I think anyone would like this. A little scary for very young kids in my opinion, but a wonderful movie. I have been a life-long Vincent Price/Edgar Allan Poe fan. If you're a fan of Vincent Price (or just funny movies) you can't go wrong with this one.

  • Comedyof Terrors

    5
    By Bobs'view
    With 4 Giants in the Industry of "Horror", this is a MUST SEE. Yes, it is a comedy, with wonderful special effects. It is a treat to watch these greats make fun of themselves. I only wish they had made a sequal after this one was finished. A dark comedy, that will leave you wanting more, and appreciating these exceptional actors. This movie is one to own, not just rent.

  • Hillarious Sendup of the 60's "B" Horror Movies!

    4
    By jbechen
    Those of us who grew up watching "B" Horror Movies from American International will appreciate this GEM! Younger viewer may not "get it". Vincent Price is priceless in this movie! Clearly not afraid to poke fun at his own "onscreen" image! Highly recommend to the over 50 crowd!

  • MESSED UP MOVIE!

    2
    By RockstarTV
    This movie is weird. It looked dumb. DONT BUY IT!

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