Scare Their Pants Off!
Scare Their Pants Off!

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Scare Their Pants Off!

1968
Movie
75 min
English

Two men kidnaps attactive women for their role-playing games.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Google Users60%
Director: Richard ThorpeGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A chilling anthology film where three aging horror icons recount their most terrifying tales. A mysterious benefactor invites them to a secluded mansion, where they must share their scariest stories to survive the night. As the tales unfold, the lines between fiction and reality blur, and the legends themselves become targets.

Critical Reception

While a novelty at the time for bringing together three legendary horror actors, 'Scare Their Pants Off!' received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics. Audiences were divided; some appreciated the nostalgic appeal and the actors' performances, while others found the plots disjointed and the scares dated.

What Reviewers Say

  • The presence of Price, Lorre, and Karloff is the film's main draw, offering glimpses of their classic performances.

  • The anthology structure leads to uneven pacing and varying quality in the individual stories.

  • Modern viewers might find the special effects and scares lacking by contemporary standards.

Google audience: Google users often praise the film for its legendary cast, appreciating the chance to see these horror icons together, even if the film's overall quality is considered B-movie material. Some find it a fun, campy watch, while others lament the weak storytelling and dated scares.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

This film was one of the final screen appearances for both Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff, who passed away shortly after its release.

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