Director: Gerald Thomas•Genres: Comedy, Horror
Constable Bung joins the constabulary in a mysterious village where a series of young women have disappeared. He soon discovers that the local stately home is the center of the disappearances, run by the sinister Emelia and her monstrous butler, Wadlow, who are in league with a coven of witches.
Carry On Screaming! is generally considered a solid entry in the long-running British comedy franchise, often praised for its energetic performances and blend of slapstick humor with a horror parody. While not always reaching the heights of some of its predecessors, it successfully delivered the expected laughs and familiar character archetypes that fans had come to expect.
Praised for its playful spoof of Hammer Horror films.
Enjoyed for the classic Carry On ensemble cast chemistry.
Some found the humor to be repetitive or less sharp than other entries.
Google audience: Audience reception for Carry On Screaming! is generally positive, with viewers appreciating its lighthearted take on horror tropes and the consistent comedic performances of the cast. It's often cited as a fun, albeit silly, example of the series' enduring appeal.
Carry On Screaming! was the first Carry On film to be shot in colour, although it was still released in black and white in some territories due to the cost of colour processing at the time.
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