The Mad Room (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1969, The Mad Room is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Bernard Girard, running about 92 minutes. “Forgive Them... Forgive Them... Forget Them...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ellen Hardy gets a rude awakening when she discovers that her brother and sister are scheduled to leave their mental institution. As children, they were put there after killing their parents. Ellen, who now lives in the house of an old widow, Mrs. Armstrong, takes them in. But if their secret gets out, it could jeopardize Ellen's plans to wed Mrs. Armstrong's stepson. She struggles with anxiety -- until Mrs. Armstrong suddenly turns up dead.
Who’s in it. The Mad Room stars Stella Stevens as Ellen Hardy, Shelley Winters as Mrs. Armstrong, Skip Ward as Sam Aller and Carol Cole as Chris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Mad Room has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mad Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Room tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mad Room (1969)?
- In US, The Mad Room is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mad Room worth watching?
- The Mad Room holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mad Room?
- The Mad Room stars Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Skip Ward, Carol Cole and Severn Darden.
- When was The Mad Room released?
- The Mad Room was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.