The Sinister Monk (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1965, The Sinister Monk is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Harald Reinl, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A hooded serial killer finds a novel way to murder his victims--he lashes them to death with a whip. The police try to track him down before any more murders occur.
Who’s in it. The Sinister Monk stars Siegfried Lowitz as Sir Richard, Harald Leipnitz as Inspector Bratt, Siegfried Schürenberg as Sir John and Karin Dor as Gwendolin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Sinister Monk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Sinister Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sinister Monk tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sinister Monk (1965)?
- In US, The Sinister Monk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sinister Monk worth watching?
- The Sinister Monk holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sinister Monk?
- The Sinister Monk stars Siegfried Lowitz, Harald Leipnitz, Siegfried Schürenberg, Karin Dor and Eddi Arent.
- When was The Sinister Monk released?
- The Sinister Monk was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.