When SCARED STIFF finally gets to the haunted castle, the movie (with sets strongly resembling those in the original "The Ghost Breakers" with Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard), becomes much more interesting to watch--and a lot scarier. But before that, it's typical Martin/Lewis slapstick that outwears its welcome and is not sustained by the weak material.
The new additions to the plot are CARMEN MIRANDA (who does her usual schtick with pleasing results) and lovely LIZABETH SCOTT, who, unfortunately, is no substitute for the vivacious Paulette Goddard in the part of the woman who has inherited a haunted castle on a Caribbean island.
And unfortunately, the script is not as clever as the original nor are the sight gags all they should be. Only die-hard fans of Martin and Lewis will fully appreciate this one.
Biggest letdown is that it fails to be even one-tenth as scary as the original.