The Hanging Woman (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1973, The Hanging Woman is a horror film directed by José Luis Merino, running about 98 minutes. “Scarier Than Your Worst Nightmare!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Upon his uncle's death, Serge Chekov journeys to a spooky Scottish village for the reading of the will. But when he inherits the estate, Serge runs afoul of his uncle's jealous wife , his business partner , his maid and others. It's not long before zombies join the fun in this Italian supernatural thriller, also starring Paul Naschy as a nutso gravedigger.
Who’s in it. The Hanging Woman stars Stelvio Rosi as Serge Chekov, Maria Pia Conte as Nadia Mihaly, Dyanik Zurakowska as Doris Droila and Pasquale Basile as The Detective, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Hanging Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hanging Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hanging Woman tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hanging Woman (1973)?
- In US, The Hanging Woman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hanging Woman worth watching?
- The Hanging Woman holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Hanging Woman?
- The Hanging Woman stars Stelvio Rosi, Maria Pia Conte, Dyanik Zurakowska, Pasquale Basile and Paul Naschy.
- When was The Hanging Woman released?
- The Hanging Woman was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.