Carry On Screaming!

Carry On Screaming!

Year: 1966

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

HorrorComedyCrude humor and satireSpooky scary comedyChilling experiments and classic monster horror

The hilarious Carry On troupe returns in a madcap caper where the nefarious Dr. Watt kidnaps attractive young women, turning them into mannequins to sell in local shops. Detective Sergeant Bung is on the case, yet he remains completely clueless, providing the film’s comic chaos.

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Timeline & Setting – Carry On Screaming! (1966)

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Time period

Edwardian era

The action takes place in the early 20th century, a period of formal manners and early modernity. The era blends traditional policing with emerging science and gadgetry, which the story uses for spoof and spectacle. The setting relies on period ambience—gaslit streets, proprieties, and a sense of innocent adventure amid danger. This contrast underpins the film's playful take on horror conventions.

Location

Hocombe Woods, Bide-A-Wee Rest Home, Milliner's Shop

Set in the Edwardian era, Hocombe Woods provides a secluded backdrop where disappearances spiral into a police investigation. The woods create a contrast between polite society and lurking danger, while the Bide-A-Wee Rest Home becomes the focal point of uncanny events. The rest home, its mansion-like rooms, and the staff—led by Sockett, Valeria, and Dr. Watt—drive the bizarre transformations and mannequin schemes that unfold. A mix of rural scenery and comic menace defines the setting.

🌳 Hocombe Woods 🏨 Bide-A-Wee Rest Home 🧵 Milliner's Shop

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Main Characters – Carry On Screaming! (1966)

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Albert Potter (Jim Dale)

A devoted suitor who rushes to report Doris's disappearance and becomes a key driver of the investigation. He remains brave, resourceful, and persistently optimistic, often coordinating with the police to unravel the mystery. His loyalty to Doris anchors the plot amid the chaos and danger.

🧭 Loyal ❤️ Romantic 🕵️‍♂️ Proactive

Doris Mann (Angela Douglas)

Doris is Albert's fiancée who is abducted by Oddbod and later found in mannequin form in a milliner's shop. She endures captivity but ultimately returns to human form and resumes her relationship with Albert, providing a romantic throughline amidst the comedy.

💃 Victim ❤️ Desired 🧊 Resilient

Detective Constable Slobotham (Peter Butterworth)

A diligent if sometimes bumbling police officer who follows the clues and helps set up traps. He collaborates with Bung and Potter to track the Oddbod menace and protect potential victims.

🕵️‍♂️ Officer 😅 Comic 🧰 Pragmatic

Detective Sergeant Sidney Bung (Harry H. Corbett)

Henpecked and easily distracted by Valeria, Bung provides comic tension and a foil to the more serious investigations. His misdirection and vanity contribute to the film's humorous misadventures.

🕵️‍♂️ Detective 💘 Lovelorn 🌀 Chaotic

Valeria Watt (Fenella Fielding)

A seductive mistress who runs the Bide-A-Wee Rest Home and manipulates others to serve her and Watt's schemes. Her charm masks a calculating, control-driven personality that fuels the mannequin-transformation plot.

💃 Seductive 🧠 Manipulative 👗 Elegant

Dr. Orlando Watt (Kenneth Williams)

An electrically charged scientist whose experiments drive the fantasy-horror mashup. His power depends on plugging in, and his presence escalates the bizarre threats faced by the protagonists.

⚡ Scientist 🧪 Eccentric 🕳️ Dangerous

Sockett (Bernard Bresslaw)

The loyal butler at the Rest Home who informs the mistress of the intruders. His dry wit and officious manner add to the film's farcical tone.

🤵 Butler 🗝️ Gatekeeper 😂 Wry

Dan Dann (Charles Hawtrey)

A former gardener turned lavatory attendant who becomes a casualty of Oddbod's predations. His silence under threat heightens the tension before the inevitable reveal.

🚽 Attendant 🗣️ Silent 🧯 Minor

Oddbod (Tom Clegg)

The main monster abducting Doris and driving the antagonistic force throughout the story. His mischief and menace provide the series' central horror-tinged energy with a comic twist.

👹 Monster 🧨 Mischievous 🪓 Threat

Oddbod Junior (Gerald Thomas)

Created through an electrical charge, Oddbod Junior is a miniature version of the original monster who also wreaks havoc and accelerates the chaos.

👶 Mini Monster ⚡ Replication 🧪 Experimental

Emily Bung (Joan Sims)

Sidney Bung's sharp-tongued wife who follows the investigation and becomes entangled in the night's events, ultimately taken by Oddbod Junior and turned into a mannequin.

💃 Wife 🗣️ Sharp 🧊 Victim

Rubbatiti

A reanimated mummy figure that comes alive after a lightning strike, adding a supernatural jolt to the climactic scenes and contributing to the chaos in the cellar.

🗿 Mummy ⚡ Reanimated 🌀 Supernatural

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Major Themes – Carry On Screaming! (1966)

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🎭 Horror Spoof

The film parodies classic horror tropes—secret passages, eerie laboratories, and menacing creatures—by treating them with over-the-top eccentricity. The characters stumble through scares that are as much about timing and wordplay as danger. Visual gags, silly special effects, and a knowingly ridiculous tone undercut any real menace. The result is a playful mash-up of spoof and slapstick rather than genuine fright.

⚗️ Mad Science

The experiments of Dr. Orlando Watt and the accidental creation of Oddbod Junior drive the film's sci-fi parody. Electricity, potions, and reanimation provide comic fuel rather than fear. The rest home becomes a laboratory of absurd devices and implausible solutions. The humor hinges on the contrast between earnest scientific bravado and its goofy outcomes.

💞 Romance

The central romance between Albert Potter and Doris Mann anchors the chaos surrounding them. Their courtship and eventual marriage offer warmth amid the madness, providing a relatable counterpoint to the outlandish events. Bung's infatuation with Valeria creates comic complications and misdirections along the way. Love endures through the chaos, even as the house of Oddbod finally collapses.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:53

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