Most fans of the CARRY ON films choose either CLEO or UP THE KHYBER as their favourite. I'm not really a fan of either of those entries, tending to prefer mostly the later films such as ABROAD, BEHIND and AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. But CARRY ON SCREAMING is the best one by far in my opinion.No one expects much of a plot when watching a CARRY ON film but here goes - a number of young girls who frequent a park with their boyfriends disappear and nearby a mad scientist and his sister are making mannequins and selling them to clothing shops as models for the shop window. Could there be a connection? You bet there is. But watch the film as I don't want to spoil what happens, suffice to say that on this flimsy plot, a great many funny scenes and set-pieces emerge and the result is simply hilarious.The film is regarded as a spoof of Hammer horror films but at times feels more like it's poking fun at old dark house films, with its inclusion of the creepy butler for example, played to perfection by the late, great Bernard Bresslaw.Harry H Corbett is the star of the film and let's be honest and say this is his CARRY ON film. For the producers, it was just an excuse to get him playing his famous character, Harold Steptoe, on the big screen. But Corbett really relishes every minute of every scene he's in, his character going through quite a few hilarious escapades.Corbett's comic timing, as is that of his co-stars, is quite simply spot on, and it's delightful - truly delightful in fact - to watch these great actors do their craft. Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Peter Butterworth and many others, are all at the top of their game here as the innuendos and witty puns are rolled off their tongues in this well-paced laugh riot. There's something very beautiful about it all, but I can't really find the right words to describe it. It's all very British that's for sure.The song that plays over the opening credits is delightfully catchy and part of the charm of this wonderful film.SCREAMING was the first CARRY ON film I saw around 1995 and it remains the best by far in my opinion. The series has a whole is immensely enjoyable and re-runs of the many films will continue for a long time to come I'm sure since these films may age but their fun factor is timeless.

One of my very favourites of the treasured gems of British comedy, this movie is a must-see for horror and comedy fans alike as it combines the two genres in a very successful way (although be aware that this film is foremost a comedy, with little that is meant to scare). The gags come thick and fast here and most of them hit home, and even if some don't the quick succession of them will soon have you forgetting the bad ones. From sight gags to wordplay to slapstick to excruciating puns, this film has it all.Visually it's very similar to a Hammer film of the period, with sumptuous colourful sets and costumes and spooky atmospheric woods and remote mansions. However the plot in itself seems to be a hodgepodge of classic horror themes, ideas and motifs. A subplot sees the "monsters" in this film creating their own shop dummies by using real women as the basis for the models. Also, all of the classic monsters are present: the monster Hyde and the werewolf combined in one, the lumbering monster (Frankenstein), the vampiress, the mad scientist, even the mummy making a cameo appearance at the end.Although a couple of the regular performers are conspicuous by their absence (Sid James and Kenneth Connor in particular), most of the usual faces pop up in supporting roles throughout this film and are a delight. Particularly good is Charles Hawtrey's hilarious turn as "Dan Dan the Lavatory Man", the owner of some gents who is offed by a hairy brute. However, the star of the show is Harry H. Corbett, who puts in a great performance here. Now, I know a lot of people hate Corbett's style of acting, but I personally find him very amusing, so I guess it's just a matter of taste. Corbett is supported by the criminally neglected Peter Butterworth who is also great value as an idiotic detective. Jim Dale is funny as a gurning goon who always seems to be in some mishap, and familiar British television faces like Jon Pertwee appear throughout too.However, the cast having the most fun are those playing the monsters in the film. Fenella Fielding is smashing as the seductive vampiress, whose classic line "do you mind if I smoke?" paves the way for one of the best-remembered jokes in the Carry On canon. Kenneth Williams is as great as he always is, flared nostrils and histrionics abound in his well-cast mad professor turn. Who can forget the classic ending which has him falling into his own bubbling vat while crying "frying tonight!"? The only cast member underused I feel was Bernard Bresslaw, who appears briefly as a Lurch-like butler and totally disappears at the film's end.There is just so much happening in this film, that there's something for everybody to enjoy. Be it Corbett's constant bickering with his wife, the insane goings on in the Gothic mansion or the bumbling idiotic policemen, I love every minute of this movie and could watch it again and again. Priceless entertainment, and one of the high points of British comedy cinema (and perhaps the high point of the Carry On series too).

Carry On Screaming is a very good movie with great humor and a well thought out storyline.I would say it was the best in the Carry On series out of the ones I've seen.I saw the film because I'm trying to watch all of the films in a countdown I watched called the 50 Greatest Comedy Films where Carry On Screaming was 49 and the only Carry On on the list.A woman goes missing while out in the woods with her boyfriend,the boyfriend and two detectives investigate with only piece of evidence being a hairy finger from where she was sitting.It turns out that she was stolen from a dead man brought back to life by his flirty sister where they turn people into wax figures and also clone 500 year old werewolf like creatures which is where the hairy finger came from.

If you only ever watch one Carry On film make sure it's this one. Consistently funny with terrific performances from everyone involved this is guaranteed to make you laugh. The makers have got the period setting spot on for a classic p@!s-take of all those brilliant Hammer films. Talbot Rothwell throws everything into this - a mad scientist, a deliciously evil and beautiful sister, an effective looking monster, a couple of Jeckyll and Hyde transformations, a spooky mansion, fog shrouded woods and a couple of inept coppers in the style of Holmes and Watson. Peter Butterworth has never been better and Harry H Corbett is simply stunning in his only Carry On appearance. Also worthy of mention are Jon Pertwee and Charles Hawtrey despite these two only being on screen for one scene each. The story revolves around missing young women who are being turned into tailors dummies by Kenneth Williams' manic Doctor Watt. Jim Dale tries to persuade Detective Sergeant Bung and his idiotic assistant Slowbottom that his date Doris has been abducted by a hideous monster while they were enjoying a night in Hokum Woods, 'How far did you go?' asks Bung (meaning how far into the woods they went), 'Oh not far I've only known her a year!' says Dale and that sums up the humour, not very intellectual but very very funny, in fact the funniest line comes when Corbett - having stolen the dummy of Doris from a shop while under the influence of one of Watts potions - turns to Jim Dale (number 1 suspect) and says 'I suppose I took it!!'. Every thing in this - the 12th Carry on - hits the mark and along with 'Carry On At Your Convenience' shows a team clearly enjoying themselves and it's a pleasure to watch time and time again. A Classic.