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THRILLER . 1961 . 1h 22m . 7.1/10

Taste of Fear_

"For maximum thrill…We earnestly urge you to see this motion picture from the start!"

A wheelchair-bound young girl returns to her father's estate after ten years, and although she's told he's away, she keeps seeing his dead body on the estate.

Starring Susan Strasberg, Ronald Lewis, Ann Todd
7.1/10
Rating
1h 22m
Runtime
1961
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Taste of Fear poster
For maximum thrill…We earnestly urge you to see this motion picture from the start!

A wheelchair-bound young girl returns to her father's estate after ten years, and although she's told he's away, she keeps seeing his dead body on the estate.

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Cast
Susan Strasberg stars as Penny Appleby in Taste of Fear.
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Year context
Taste of Fear was released 65 years ago in 1961.
Overview
A wheelchair-bound young girl returns to her father's estate after ten years, and although she's told he's away, she keeps seeing his dead body on the estate.
Taste of Fear is a Thriller, Mystery, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 22m.

CAST (17)

Susan Strasberg
Susan Strasberg
Penny Appleby
Ronald Lewis
Ronald Lewis
Robert
Ann Todd
Ann Todd
Jane Appleby
Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Doctor Pierre Gerrard
John Serret
John Serret
Inspector Legrand
Leonard Sachs
Leonard Sachs
Mr. Spratt
Anne Blake
Anne Blake
Marie the Maid
Fred Johnson
Fred Johnson
Mr. Appleby
Madame Lobegue
Madame Lobegue
Swiss Air Hostess (uncredited)
BB
Bernard Browne
Gendarme (uncredited)
FR
Frederick Rawlings
Plainclothes Sergeant (uncredited)
RK
Richard Klee
Plainclothes Sergeant (uncredited)
Brian Jackson
Brian Jackson
Plainclothes Officer (uncredited)
Heinz Bernard
Heinz Bernard
Plainclothes Officer (uncredited)
FS
Frederick Schrecker
Plainclothes Officer (uncredited)
GS
Gordon Sterne
Policeman (uncredited)
Rodney Burke
Rodney Burke
Policeman (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
82 min (1h 22m)
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (142 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Taste of Fear about?
A wheelchair-bound young girl returns to her father's estate after ten years, and although she's told he's away, she keeps seeing his dead body on the estate.
How long is Taste of Fear?
Taste of Fear has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in Taste of Fear?
The cast of Taste of Fear includes Susan Strasberg, Ronald Lewis, Ann Todd, Christopher Lee, John Serret.
What is the rating of Taste of Fear?
Taste of Fear has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 142 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Thriller Mystery Horror
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