Horror classic

[Karenvo]

what horror classic promised to pay �10,000 to the first cinema goer who died of fright watching it?

[flashpig]

I think it was The Pit and the Pendulum.

[andy hughes]

"The Screaming Skull"'s makers advised their 1958 audiences that they would pick up the funeral expenses of anyone who died watching their film - so I guess it was a bit of a hype during that time - quaint when you look at the movies concerned, compared to more recent efforts.

[Eastender]

The Tingler ??

[andizuki1982]

It could be Terror in the Haunted House from the late 50`s. People were running scared from Cinema`s because of it`s subliminal skulls, snakes and messages that jump out at you! There was a big hoo-haa and the government issued warnings stating they were not responsible for panic attacks,fainting, heart attacks or violent outbursts among the audience and then banned it in 25 countries. I remember reading something about this film giving out compensation to anyone who suffered ill health as a direct result of watching the film! Hope this helps.