The Oblong Box (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1969, The Oblong Box is a horror film directed by Gordon Hessler, running about 95 minutes. “Some things are better left buried.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.
Who’s in it. The Oblong Box stars Vincent Price as Sir Julian Markham, Christopher Lee as Dr. J. Neuhartt, Rupert Davies as Joshua Kemp and Uta Levka as Heidi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Oblong Box has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oblong Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oblong Box tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oblong Box (1969)?
- In US, The Oblong Box is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Oblong Box worth watching?
- The Oblong Box holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Oblong Box?
- The Oblong Box stars Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Rupert Davies, Uta Levka and Sally Geeson.
- When was The Oblong Box released?
- The Oblong Box was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.