Scared Stiff

Two bumbling American nightclub performers, Nervous Michael F. (Jerry Lewis) and his suave partner Harry (Dean Martin), flee to Cuba after a showgirl dies under mysterious circumstances. While trying to solve the murder, they become entangled with a beautiful heiress and her ghostly family secrets. The duo's comedic antics and musical numbers provide levity amidst the spooky goings-on.

Scared Stiff was a commercial success, largely due to the popularity of the Martin and Lewis comedy team. While critics at the time acknowledged the film's humor and musical elements, many found the plot convoluted and the horror aspects less effective than the comedy. Modern reception often views it as a typical, albeit entertaining, entry in their filmography, highlighting the chemistry between the leads.

• The film's main draw is the comedic pairing of Martin and Lewis, whose antics largely carry the movie.
• The musical numbers are enjoyable and showcase the performers' talents.
• The plot, a blend of mystery and horror, is considered weak and overshadowed by the comedy.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the humor and chemistry between Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, finding the musical numbers entertaining. Some viewers found the story a bit thin but appreciated the overall lighthearted entertainment.

The film is a remake of the 1940 Paramount film "The Ghost Breakers," starring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard, but with the comedic elements greatly amplified for Martin and Lewis.