What a Carve Up! (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, What a Carve Up! is a comedy, thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Pat Jackson, running about 84 minutes. “It's Corpus Delectable.......” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ernie's Uncle Gabriel has just died but to claim his inheritance he must spend the night in the ancestral family home with the rest of his rather eccentric relatives. Ernie's imagination has been affected by his constant immersion in cheap horror novels, but his wildest fears turn out to be justified when the guests begin to drop dead.
Who’s in it. What a Carve Up! stars Sidney James as Sid Butler, Kenneth Connor as Ernie Broughton, Donald Pleasence as Everett Sloane and Shirley Eaton as Linda Dickson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, What a Carve Up! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What a Carve Up! page.
If you liked it. Fans of What a Carve Up! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What a Carve Up! (1961)?
- In US, What a Carve Up! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What a Carve Up! worth watching?
- What a Carve Up! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in What a Carve Up!?
- What a Carve Up! stars Sidney James, Kenneth Connor, Donald Pleasence, Shirley Eaton and Dennis Price.
- When was What a Carve Up! released?
- What a Carve Up! was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.