The Loreley's Grasp (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1973, The Loreley's Grasp is a horror film directed by Amando de Ossorio, running about 85 minutes. “You'll Never Sleep Alone Again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The legendary Loreley has been living for centuries in a grotto beneath the river Rhein in Germany. Every night when the moon is full, she turns into a reptile-like creature craving for human blood. When one girl after another of a nearby boarding school is killed by her, a hunter named Sigurd is engaged to kill the monster.
Who’s in it. The Loreley's Grasp stars Tony Kendall as Sigurd, Stefanie Powers, Helga Liné as Lorelei and Silvia Tortosa as Elke Ackerman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Loreley's Grasp has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Loreley's Grasp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Loreley's Grasp tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Loreley's Grasp (1973)?
- In US, The Loreley's Grasp 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 The Loreley's Grasp worth watching?
- The Loreley's Grasp holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Loreley's Grasp?
- The Loreley's Grasp stars Tony Kendall, Stefanie Powers, Helga Liné, Silvia Tortosa and Josefina Jartin.
- When was The Loreley's Grasp released?
- The Loreley's Grasp was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.