Product Details

• Actors: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Lizabeth Scott, Carmen Miranda, George Dolenz
• Directors: George Marshall
• Writers: Charles W. Goddard, Ed Simmons, Herbert Baker, Norman Lear, Paul Dickey
• Producers: Hal B. Wallis
• Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Paramount
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 1998
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302610648
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,993 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The old dark house lights up with Martin and Lewis-style fun! They were scared silly in this video, the sixth screen version of a Broadway hit. Of course, what matters most is the all-new spin it was given by the stars' special blend of songs and comic mayhem. Film noir queen Lizabeth Scott costars, portraying the heiress who leads the lads to her Caribbean castle. And, in her last film, Carman Miranda joins the fun for several musical numbers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our Family's Favorite!, November 3, 1999

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This review is from: Scared Stiff [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Where do I start! Lewis substituting for Carmen Miranda, or the scene where he's talking to himself saying "You can get a blackjack" or where Lewis winds up playing a "dummy". I could go on and on! Our dog is named after Lewis' character Myron. Lewis is our 4 year old's favorite actor.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Martin and Lewis essential..., August 4, 2002

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R. Campo "noname357" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scared Stiff [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The reason why I found this particular Martin and Lewis film 100% pleasing is because it not only incorporates classic M&L antics, jokes and over-the-top characterizations of both men, it also includes a steady storyline that is easy and entertaining to follow. Although the seldom dull storyline is due to the already established original film "Ghost Breakers" the film is quite worth viewing for any M&L fan, especially since most plots of M&L films are slightly less stable. Therefore, along with such M&L films as "The Stooge" and "My Friend Irma" (which the exception of M&L not being 'headliners' in their first film), "Scared Stiff" is a M&L essential. However, for less entusiastic fans of the comedy team, the original "Ghost Breakers" release may seem to deserve more credit; personally, having not seen the original film in addition to my neverending admiration for M&L, "Scared Stiff" is a wonderful addition to my M&L video collection.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must For Your Martin and Lewis Collection, August 3, 2001

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Michael Helton (Cincinnati, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scared Stiff [VHS] (VHS Tape)

"Scared Stiff" though less mysterious, when it should be, than "Ghost Breakers" is a classic Martin and Lewis Comedy. Dean Martin is the usual smooth-talking, girl watching, under booked singer Larry Dodd teamed up with his clumsy fried Myron M. Mertz. Larry has a misunderstanding with a mob leader and Myron tries to defend Larry by taking a visit to the ganster's hotel. When Larry finds out and realizes the danger Myron is in goes to the hotel as well to try to save his friend. This is when the fun begins. Murder, mystery, witch craft and zombies all make for a delightfully funny movie. Be sure to count the many stars who appear in the film. Earl Haldeman [sic]as the elevator operator, Percy Helton, Carmen Miranda, Dorothy Malone (Peyton Place) and many more. This is a true value. Be sure to buy "Ghost Breakers" with Bob Hope.