Terror Train (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1980, Terror Train is a thriller and horror film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, running about 97 minutes. “The boys and girls of Sigma Phi. Some will live. Some will die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A masked killer targets six college kids responsible for a prank gone wrong three years earlier and who are currently throwing a large New Year's Eve costume party aboard a moving train.
Who’s in it. Terror Train stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Alana Maxwell, Ben Johnson as Carne, Hart Bochner as Doc Manley and David Copperfield as The Magician, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Terror Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terror Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terror Train tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terror Train (1980)?
- In US, Terror Train is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Terror Train worth watching?
- Terror Train holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terror Train?
- Terror Train stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Johnson, Hart Bochner, David Copperfield and Derek MacKinnon.
- When was Terror Train released?
- Terror Train was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.