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The Comedy of Terrors
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The Comedy of Terrors

1964-01-22 · 84 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Horror · Crime

An undertaker who hasn't had any 'customers' in a long time is forced to pay one year's back-rent. To get money he starts to kill people, which brings absurd results.

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Directors
Jacques Tourneur
Production companies
Alta Vista Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vincent PriceVincent PriceWaldo Trumbull
Peter LorrePeter LorreFelix Gillie
Boris KarloffBoris KarloffAmos Hinchley
Joyce JamesonJoyce JamesonAmaryllis Trumbull
Joe E. BrownJoe E. BrownCemetery Keeper
Beverly PowersBeverly PowersMrs. Phipps
Basil RathboneBasil RathboneJohn F. Black
Alan DeWittRiggs
Buddy MasonMr. Phipps
Douglas WilliamsDoctor
Linda RogersPhipps' Maid
Luree HolmesLuree HolmesBlack's Servant
Paul BarselouPaul BarselouRiggs (uncredited)
Lovyss BradleyMourner (uncredited)
Harvey ParryHarvey ParryMan Knocked Down on Street (uncredited)
Charles SoldaniMourner (uncredited)
Fred WaltonMourner (uncredited)

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