The Entity (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1982, The Entity is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Sidney J. Furie, running about 125 minutes. “A Story So Shocking, So Threatening, It Will Frighten You Beyond All Imagination!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carla Moran, a hard-working single mother, is raped in her bedroom by someone — or something — that she cannot see. Despite skeptical psychiatrists, she is repeatedly attacked by this invisible force. Could this be a case of hysteria or something more horrific?
Who’s in it. The Entity stars Barbara Hershey as Carla Moran, Ron Silver as Phil Sneiderman, David Labiosa as Billy and George Coe as Dr. Weber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Entity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Channel 4 Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Entity page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Entity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Entity (1982)?
- In GB, The Entity is available to stream on Channel 4 Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Entity worth watching?
- The Entity holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Entity?
- The Entity stars Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver, David Labiosa, George Coe and Margaret Blye.
- When was The Entity released?
- The Entity was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.