Detour to Terror (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1980, Detour to Terror is an action and drama film directed by Michael O'Herlihy, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A homicidal dune-buggy trio terrorizes a busload of Las Vegas bound tourists with the intent to kidnap one of them.
Who’s in it. Detour to Terror stars O.J. Simpson as Lee Hayes, Arte Johnson as Harry Edwards, Randall Carver as Neil and Kathryn Holcomb as Alicia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Detour to Terror has proved divisive with 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 Detour to Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detour to Terror tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detour to Terror (1980)?
- In US, Detour to Terror 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 Detour to Terror worth watching?
- Detour to Terror holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detour to Terror?
- Detour to Terror stars O.J. Simpson, Arte Johnson, Randall Carver, Kathryn Holcomb and Anne Francis.
- When was Detour to Terror released?
- Detour to Terror was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.