Homicidal (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1961, Homicidal is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by William Castle, running about 87 minutes. “A WORD OF WARNING! Please don't reveal the ending of this picture or your friends will kill you - IF THEY DON'T, I WILL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman named Emily checks into a hotel and offers the bellboy $2000 to temporarily marry her. We soon find out Emily is the caretaker of a wheelchair-bound mute named Helga, who was the childhood guardian of a pair of siblings: Miriam Webster and her half-brother, Warren, who is about to inherit the estate of their late father. Who is the mysterious Emily and what are her intentions?
Who’s in it. Homicidal stars Glenn Corbett as Karl Anderson, Patricia Breslin as Miriam Webster, Eugenie Leontovich as Helga Swenson and Alan Bunce as Dr. Jonas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Homicidal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homicidal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homicidal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homicidal (1961)?
- In US, Homicidal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Homicidal worth watching?
- Homicidal holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homicidal?
- Homicidal stars Glenn Corbett, Patricia Breslin, Eugenie Leontovich, Alan Bunce and Richard Rust.
- When was Homicidal released?
- Homicidal was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.