Point of Terror (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1971, Point of Terror is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Alex Nicol, running about 88 minutes. “Demons long locked in the depths of the mind come to destroy the weak and believing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A nightclub singer has nightmares about being involved in adultery and murder, only to wake up and find that they may not be nightmares.
Who’s in it. Point of Terror stars Peter Carpenter as Tony Trelos, Dyanne Thorne as Andrea Hiliard, Lory Hansen as Helayne Hilliard and Leslie Simms as Fran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Point of Terror has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Point of Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Point of Terror tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Point of Terror (1971)?
- In GB, Point of Terror is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Point of Terror worth watching?
- Point of Terror holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Point of Terror?
- Point of Terror stars Peter Carpenter, Dyanne Thorne, Lory Hansen, Leslie Simms and Joel Marston.
- When was Point of Terror released?
- Point of Terror was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.