The Comeback_
"Millions loved him, could someone hate him enough to kill and kill again?"
A singer holes up at a sinister estate to write new songs for his act. His ex-wife is brutally murdered, and the killer may be stalking him next.
Starring
Jack Jones, Pamela Stephenson, David Doyle
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Comeback was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
A singer holes up at a sinister estate to write new songs for his act. His ex-wife is brutally murdered, and the killer may be stalking him next.
The Comeback is a Horror, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (10)
Jack Jones
Nick Cooper
Pamela Stephenson
Linda Everett
David Doyle
Webster Jones
Richard Johnson
Psychiatrist
Holly Palance
Gail
Sheila Keith
Mrs. B
Bill Owen
Mr. B
PT
Peter Turner
Harry Cunningham
June Chadwick
Nurse
Penny Irving
CREW
Writer
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (1)
B
Sitges Film Festival Best cinematography
1979
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (36 votes)
Popularity
39
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Comeback about?
A singer holes up at a sinister estate to write new songs for his act. His ex-wife is brutally murdered, and the killer may be stalking him next.
How long is The Comeback?
The Comeback has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The Comeback?
The cast of The Comeback includes Jack Jones, Pamela Stephenson, David Doyle, Richard Johnson, Holly Palance.
What is the rating of The Comeback?
The Comeback has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 36 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Mystery
KEYWORDS (2)
pop star
proto-slasher