Eaten Alive (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1976, Eaten Alive is a thriller and horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 91 minutes. “Meet the maniac & his friend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychotic redneck who owns a dilapidated hotel in the backwater swamps of Louisiana kills various people who upset him or his business, and he feeds their bodies to a large crocodile that he keeps as a pet in the swamp beside his hotel.
Who’s in it. Eaten Alive stars Neville Brand as Judd, Mel Ferrer as Harvey Wood, Carolyn Jones as Miss Hattie and Marilyn Burns as Faye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Eaten Alive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, History Vault, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eaten Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eaten Alive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eaten Alive (1976)?
- In US, Eaten Alive is available to stream on YouTube TV, History Vault and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eaten Alive worth watching?
- Eaten Alive holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Eaten Alive?
- Eaten Alive stars Neville Brand, Mel Ferrer, Carolyn Jones, Marilyn Burns and William Finley.
- When was Eaten Alive released?
- Eaten Alive was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.