Criminally Insane (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1975, Criminally Insane is a comedy and horror film directed by Nick Millard, running about 61 minutes. “She's 250 Pounds of Maniacal Fury!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An obese woman recently released from an insane asylum kills anyone who attempts to get her to stop eating.

Who’s in it. Criminally Insane stars Priscilla Alden as Ethel Janowski, Michael Flood as John, Jane Lambert as Mrs. Janowski and George Buck Flower as Detective (as C.L. Lefleur), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Criminally Insane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Criminally Insane page.

If you liked it. Fans of Criminally Insane tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Criminally Insane (1975)?
In US, Criminally Insane is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Criminally Insane worth watching?
Criminally Insane holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Criminally Insane?
Criminally Insane stars Priscilla Alden, Michael Flood, Jane Lambert, George Buck Flower and Sonny La Rocca.
When was Criminally Insane released?
Criminally Insane was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.