Schizoid (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, Schizoid is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by David Paulsen, running about 89 minutes. “Dear Julie: Don't let me do it again…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Dr. Peter Fales's patients start getting annihilated by an unknown serial killer, he and his daughter Alison both come under suspicion. Julie, a syndicated “Dear Abby”-style columnist, is in one of Dr. Fales's therapy groups. After she receives several ominous letters she not only wonders if Dr. Fales might be behind the killings, she also starts to suspect her estranged husband.
Who’s in it. Schizoid stars Klaus Kinski as Pieter Fales, Donna Wilkes as Alison Fales, Marianna Hill as Julie and Craig Wasson as Doug, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Schizoid has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Schizoid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Schizoid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Schizoid (1980)?
- In US, Schizoid is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Schizoid worth watching?
- Schizoid holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Schizoid?
- Schizoid stars Klaus Kinski, Donna Wilkes, Marianna Hill, Craig Wasson and Richard Herd.
- When was Schizoid released?
- Schizoid was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.