Death Screams (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1982, Death Screams is a horror film directed by David Nelson, running about 88 minutes. “The last scream you hear... is your own!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Late one night, a young couple are brutally murdered at a make-out spot by an unseen assailant, their bodies tossed into the nearby river. As the lifeless lovers drift slowly downstream, the residents of the town excitedly prepare themselves for their annual carnival, unaware that a machete-wielding maniac with a twisted grudge is lurking in their midst. When a group of teen revellers plan a late-night after party down in the local cemetery, they unwittingly set the stage for a bloodbath.
Who’s in it. Death Screams stars Susan Kiger as Lily Carpenter, Martin Tucker as Coach Neil Marshall, William T. Hicks as Sheriff Avery and Jennifer Chase as Ramona, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Death Screams has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Screams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Screams tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Screams (1982)?
- In US, Death Screams is available to stream on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, 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 Death Screams worth watching?
- Death Screams holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Screams?
- Death Screams stars Susan Kiger, Martin Tucker, William T. Hicks, Jennifer Chase and Jody Kay.