The Fiend (1972): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1972 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1972, The Fiend is a horror film directed by Robert Hartford-Davis, running about 92 minutes. “It's a Sickness of the Soul!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tagsüber ist Kenny Wemys ein biederer Bademeister im Londoner East End. Doch nachts führt er ein grauenvolles Doppelleben. Geblendet vom religiösen Fanatismus seiner Mutter bringt Kenny all jene Frauen um, die in seinen Augen ein sündenvolles Leben führen. Die Taten hält er auf Tonband fest, um daraus eine Kakophonie des Grauens zu komponieren…
Who’s in it. The Fiend stars Ann Todd as Birdy Wemys, Patrick Magee as Minister, Tony Beckley as Kenny Wemys and Percy Herbert as Commissionaire Jim Hudson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Fiend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fiend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fiend tend to enjoy Psycho, Das Schweigen der Lämmer, Shining and Alien - Das unheimliche Wesen aus einer fremden Welt.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Fiend (1972)?
- In USA, The Fiend is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fiend worth watching?
- The Fiend holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fiend?
- The Fiend stars Ann Todd, Patrick Magee, Tony Beckley, Percy Herbert and Suzanna Leigh.
- When was The Fiend released?
- The Fiend was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.