The Terror Within (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1989, The Terror Within is a horror and science fiction film directed by Thierry Notz, running about 90 minutes. “It Wants To Get Out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Experiments in biological warfare have destroyed all but a few remnants of the human race. Alone in a lab, eight students work feverishly to create a vaccine before they are forced outside in search for food. It is then that the surviving scientists discover creatures mutated by the plague. Now they prepare to do battle against their worst fear: The Terror Within.
Who’s in it. The Terror Within stars George Kennedy as Hal, Andrew Stevens as David, Starr Andreeff as Sue and Terri Treas as Linda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Terror Within has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $858.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Terror Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Terror Within tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Terror Within (1989)?
- In US, The Terror Within is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Terror Within worth watching?
- The Terror Within holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Terror Within?
- The Terror Within stars George Kennedy, Andrew Stevens, Starr Andreeff, Terri Treas and John Lafayette.
- When was The Terror Within released?
- The Terror Within was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.