Carry On Screaming!
Seen it?1966 | 97 min | Comedy, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
The sinister Dr. Watt has an evil scheme going—he's kidnapping beautiful young women and turning them into mannequins to sell to local stores. Fortunately for him, Detective Sergeant Bung is on the case, and he doesn't have a clue!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gerald Thomas
- Harry H. CorbettDetective Sergeant Sidney Bung
- Kenneth WilliamsDr. Olando Watt
- Jim DaleAlbert Potter
- Charles HawtreyDan Dann
- Fenella FieldingValeria Watt
- Joan SimsEmily Bung
- Angela DouglasDoris Mann
- Bernard BresslawSockett
- Peter ButterworthDetective Constable Slobotham
- Jon PertweeDr. Fettle