The Paranoid (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1975, The Paranoid is a horror film directed by Francisco Ariza, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. As a child, John watched his father murder a lover. Traumatized as an adult, his psychiatrist recommends that he sleep with his secretaries, but this awakens the most terrible memories in him and acts on him accordingly.
Who’s in it. The Paranoid stars Dean Selmier as John Melford, May Heatherly as Lydia, Lone Fleming as Esther and Beatriz Savón as Annie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Paranoid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Paranoid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Paranoid tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Paranoid (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Paranoid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Paranoid worth watching?
- The Paranoid holds an audience score of 2.0 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 Paranoid?
- The Paranoid stars Dean Selmier, May Heatherly, Lone Fleming, Beatriz Savón and Verónica Luján.
- When was The Paranoid released?
- The Paranoid was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.