Deathmaster (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.3

Released in 1972, Deathmaster is a horror film directed by Ray Danton, running about 88 minutes. “Eyes Like Hot Coals...Fangs Like Razors! Khorda the Deathmaster Has Left His Tomb!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Quarry is a mysterious stranger with cult like following of hippies. Rather than showing them peace and love, he has more sinister plans for them as he is a vampire.
Who’s in it. Deathmaster stars Robert Quarry as Khorda, Bill Ewing as Pico, Brenda Dickson as Rona Ashby and John Fiedler as Pop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Deathmaster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deathmaster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deathmaster tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deathmaster (1972)?
- In US, Deathmaster is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deathmaster worth watching?
- Deathmaster holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deathmaster?
- Deathmaster stars Robert Quarry, Bill Ewing, Brenda Dickson, John Fiedler and Bobby Pickett.
- When was Deathmaster released?
- Deathmaster was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.
