The Prowler (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, The Prowler is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Joseph Zito, running about 89 minutes. “It will freeze your blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A masked killer, wearing World War II U.S. Army fatigues, stalks a small New Jersey town bent on reliving a 35-year-old double murder by focusing on a group of college kids holding an annual Spring Dance.
Who’s in it. The Prowler stars Vicky Dawson as Pam MacDonald, Christopher Goutman as Mark London, Lawrence Tierney as Maj. Chatham and Farley Granger as Sheriff George Fraser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Prowler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Shudder 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 Prowler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prowler tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prowler (1981)?
- In US, The Prowler is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Prowler worth watching?
- The Prowler holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prowler?
- The Prowler stars Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierney, Farley Granger and Cindy Weintraub.
- When was The Prowler released?
- The Prowler was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.