Grotesque (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1988, Grotesque is a horror film directed by Joe Tornatore, running about 89 minutes. “There is a Fate Worse Than Death” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gang of crazed punkers breaks into a family's vacation home in the mountains and slaughters the entire family, except for one daughter who gets away. As the gang pursues the girl through the snow, they slowly realize that some kind of murderous creature is chasing them...
Who’s in it. Grotesque stars Linda Blair as Lisa, Tab Hunter as Rod, Donna Wilkes as Kathy and Brad Wilson as Scratch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Grotesque has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grotesque page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grotesque tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grotesque (1988)?
- In US, Grotesque is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grotesque worth watching?
- Grotesque holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grotesque?
- Grotesque stars Linda Blair, Tab Hunter, Donna Wilkes, Brad Wilson and Nels Van Patten.
- When was Grotesque released?
- Grotesque was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.