Hunchback of the Morgue (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1973, Hunchback of the Morgue is a horror film directed by Javier Aguirre, running about 82 minutes. “Beware The Hunchback! A freak of nature whose crimes go beyond your wildest terrors!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hunchback working in a morgue falls in love with a sick woman. He goes berserk when she dies and seeks help from a scientist to bring her back from the dead.
Who’s in it. Hunchback of the Morgue stars Paul Naschy as Gotho, Rosanna Yanni as Elke, Víctor Barrera as Dr. Frederick Tauchner and María Elena Arpón as Ilsa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hunchback of the Morgue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hunchback of the Morgue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hunchback of the Morgue tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hunchback of the Morgue (1973)?
- In US, Hunchback of the Morgue is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hunchback of the Morgue worth watching?
- Hunchback of the Morgue holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hunchback of the Morgue?
- Hunchback of the Morgue stars Paul Naschy, Rosanna Yanni, Víctor Barrera, María Elena Arpón and Manuel de Blas.
- When was Hunchback of the Morgue released?
- Hunchback of the Morgue was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.