The Tingler (1959) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Tingler (1959) — A pathologist experiments with a deaf-mute woman who is unable to scream to prove that Streaming on fuboTV, FlixFlin...
The Tingler (1959) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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)
- Dal McKennon as Projectionist (uncredited)
- Leon Alton as Member of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)
- Gertrude Astor as Member of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)
- Richard Barthelmess as David Kinemon (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Gail Bonney as Member of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)
- Pat Colby as Member of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)
- George DeNormand as Member of Silent Movie Audience (uncredited)
Why Watch The Tingler?
The Vibe: The Tingler is a chilling, atmospheric, and full of suspense horror movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1959. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.4/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for thrill-seekers and fans of the macabre. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with horror-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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