Fanatic (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1965, Fanatic is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Silvio Narizzano, running about 97 minutes. “She's One Mean Mother-in-Law!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman is terrorized by her fiance's demented mother who blames her for her son's death.
Who’s in it. Fanatic stars Tallulah Bankhead as Mrs. Trefoile, Stefanie Powers as Patricia Carroll, Peter Vaughan as Harry and Donald Sutherland as Joseph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Fanatic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fanatic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fanatic tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fanatic (1965)?
- In US, Fanatic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fanatic worth watching?
- Fanatic holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Fanatic?
- Fanatic stars Tallulah Bankhead, Stefanie Powers, Peter Vaughan, Donald Sutherland and Maurice Kaufmann.
- When was Fanatic released?
- Fanatic was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.