Knife of Ice (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, Knife of Ice is a horror and mystery film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. As a thirteen year old, Martha Caldwell witnessed the death of her parents in a terrible railway accident. Barely surviving the tragedy herself, Martha was struck dumb due to the shock. Now an adult, the still mute Martha lives with her uncle Ralph in the Spanish countryside. Martha's cousing Jenny arrives to be with the family but is quickly stabbed to death. It appears that a sex maniac is roaming the countryside; killing pretty young girls. The already traumatized Martha seems likely to be the next victim but the case turns out to be far more complicated than it would first seem.
Who’s in it. Knife of Ice stars Carroll Baker as Martha Caldwell, Alan Scott as Dr. Laurent, Ida Galli as Jenny Ascot and Eduardo Fajardo as Marcos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Knife of Ice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Screambox Amazon Channel and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Knife of Ice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Knife of Ice tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Knife of Ice (1972)?
- In US, Knife of Ice is available to stream on Screambox Amazon Channel and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Knife of Ice worth watching?
- Knife of Ice holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Knife of Ice?
- Knife of Ice stars Carroll Baker, Alan Scott, Ida Galli, Eduardo Fajardo and Silvia Monelli.
- When was Knife of Ice released?
- Knife of Ice was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.