Scarab (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1984, Scarab is an adventure and horror film directed by Steven-Charles Jaffe, running about 92 minutes. “Evil, plotted by a mad sorcerer... bizarre beyond imagination.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Satanic Nazis gather to perform ancient rites for evil Egyptian gods in hopes of bringing one back from the dead. Actually, the revivified body belongs to a slain Nazi. Unfortunately, the soul is that of the vengeful diety. Terror ensues.
Who’s in it. Scarab stars Rip Torn as Khepera, Robert Ginty as Murphy, Cristina Sánchez Pascual as Elena and Isabel García Lorca as Shelley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Scarab has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scarab page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scarab tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scarab (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scarab change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scarab worth watching?
- Scarab holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scarab?
- Scarab stars Rip Torn, Robert Ginty, Cristina Sánchez Pascual, Isabel García Lorca and Mayrata O'Wisiedo.
- When was Scarab released?
- Scarab was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.