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A Story to Frighten the Children

10.019761h 25mMovieCrimeDramaTV Movie

The story of a brutal crime in a high-rise estate; a girl walking home at night is raped and murdered, and the attitude of some is not always sympathetic.

DirectorHerbert Wise
WriterJohn Hopkins
ProducerGraeme MacDonald

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Cast · Directed by Herbert Wise

JL
Jon Laurimore
Detective Superintendent Langton
GPGeoffrey Palmer
Geoffrey Palmer
Det. Chief Insp. Harris
SLSusan Littler
Susan Littler
Carol McLain
JHJane Hylton
Jane Hylton
Madelaine McLain
ABAndy Bradford
Andy Bradford
Larry Summers
GHGeoffrey Hinsliff
Geoffrey Hinsliff
Barry Raskin

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A Story to Frighten the Children — streaming FAQ

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A Story to Frighten the Children isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is A Story to Frighten the Children on Netflix?

No, A Story to Frighten the Children is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is A Story to Frighten the Children on Amazon Prime Video?

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A Story to Frighten the Children isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Story to Frighten the Children?

A Story to Frighten the Children hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 23, 1976. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.