Carry On Screaming! (1966) Review: Hammer Horror Meets British Comedy Gold [Tubi Horror Review]

Genres – Horror, Comedy
Director – Gerald Thomas
Writer – Talbot Rothwell
Cast – Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Bernard Bresslaw, Peter Butterworth, Harry H. Corbett. Fenella Fielding, Angela Douglas and Jon Pertwee.
Runtime – 97 Minutes
My Rating For Trashy Dumb Fun – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐½☆☆

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If you know anything about me, you will know I like watching low budget trashy horror films, for some of dumb fun and good to put on when I want to turn my brain off. and Tubi is the perfect platform to find them.

So I will be doing mini reviews, well more statements, about these films, much shorter than my other reviews, and my ratings for the films will generally be based on how much fun they are in a trashy dumb way, because not many of them are actually good in the objective sense.

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My Thoughts on Carry On Screaming!

The horror parody

Carry On Screaming! lampoons Hammer horror with style – mad scientists, Gothic labs, and man-made monsters are all present, and exaggerated for laughs.

Energetic cast

Harry H. Corbett is brilliant as the hapless Bung, and Jim Dale brings charm to his role, while Joan Sims adds sharp wit – it’s exactly what you want from a Carry On film.

Ridiculous plot

Investigating Doris Mann’s disappearance leads to Oddbod, Dr. Watt, and cloned creatures, and the story is absurd in a good way – comedy over logic.

Classic Carry On humor

Slapstick, puns, and wordplay, where the film also nods to Abbott & Costello’s routines – It’s a unique style of old humor but one I like.

Strong visual style

Despite a tiny budget, the sets, lighting, and Hammer-inspired labs are impressive.

Supporting characters

Fenella Fielding as Valeria, Charles Hawtrey, and Jon Pertwee all add energy and memorable moments.

Clever homages

The parody shows respect for classic horror conventions.

Fun chemistry

The cast clearly enjoyed themselves, where their enthusiasm translates onto the screen.

The Gags

The gags are ridiculous but memorable.

Music and sound add charm

The playful theme song and dramatic sound cues really help heighten the parody.

Physical comedy wins

The physical humor really drives many of the laughs and feels timeless.

Pacing keeps it lively

Even with a bit of a convoluted plot, the film maintains momentum overall, although it does have its pacing issues at times, but nothing major.

Final Thoughts on Carry On Screaming!

Carry On Screaming! is certainly a unique taste, and as someone who grew up around British humor, I liked it, as it’s just pure trashy fun.

So if you’re a fan of Carry On and classic horror and physical humor alike, you will no doubt appreciate the overall charm of this one.

My Rating For Trashy Dumb Fun – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐½☆☆

UP: Energetic cast, slapstick humor, clever parody, visual inventiveness, ensemble chemistry, memorable gags, music and sound, clever references
DOWN: Slightly uneven pacing, some absent Carry On regulars, convoluted plot, minor filler scenes

Carry On Screaming! Trailer

Simon Leasher

A lover of cinema for over 35 years, I have watched many films from around the world in many different genres, yet I still normally always come back to trashy slasher horror films when in doubt. More

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