The Whip and the Body (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1963, The Whip and the Body is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Mario Bava, running about 87 minutes. “Evil horror!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Disowned in the past by his father, Kurt Menliff, a cruel and sadistic nobleman, returns to the family castle to reclaim his inheritance.
Who’s in it. The Whip and the Body stars Daliah Lavi as Nevenka, Christopher Lee as Kurt Menliff, Tony Kendall as Cristiano Menliff and Ida Galli as Katia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Whip and the Body has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 The Whip and the Body page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whip and the Body tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whip and the Body (1963)?
- In US, The Whip and the Body is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 The Whip and the Body worth watching?
- The Whip and the Body holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Whip and the Body?
- The Whip and the Body stars Daliah Lavi, Christopher Lee, Tony Kendall, Ida Galli and Harriet Medin.
- When was The Whip and the Body released?
- The Whip and the Body was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.