The Asphyx (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, The Asphyx is a fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Peter Newbrook, running about 99 minutes. “If It Were In Your Power…Would You Sacrifice Your Wife…Your Children For Immortality? This Is The Story Of A Man Who Did!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hugo is a brilliant turn-of-the-century scientist, loved and respected by his family and friends, admired by his colleagues. But he is a man quickly becoming obsessed with a curious and frightening question... what is the mysterious apparition found in the photographs of his dying subjects?
Who’s in it. The Asphyx stars Robert Powell as Giles Cunningham, Robert Stephens as Sir Hugo Cunningham, Jane Lapotaire as Christina Cunningham and Alex Scott as Sir Edward Barett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Asphyx 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 Asphyx page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Asphyx tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Asphyx (1973)?
- In US, The Asphyx is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Asphyx worth watching?
- The Asphyx holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Asphyx?
- The Asphyx stars Robert Powell, Robert Stephens, Jane Lapotaire, Alex Scott and Ralph Arliss.
- When was The Asphyx released?
- The Asphyx was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.