A Knife for the Ladies (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1974, A Knife for the Ladies is a horror and western film directed by Larry G. Spangler, running about 86 minutes. “Nothing can stop the Killer with a Blood Lust for Ladies - Naked and Dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mutilating knife-killer haunts the small Southwest-desert town of Mescal. Though most victims have been prostitutes, the first was none other than Travis Mescal, the only son of the town's first family. When the Sheriff proves unable to solve the case, the town leaders invite Investigator Burns to unravel the mystery.
Who’s in it. A Knife for the Ladies stars Jack Elam as Jarrod (Sheriff), Ruth Roman as Elizabeth, Jeff Cooper as Burns and John Kellogg as Hollyfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Knife for the Ladies has proved divisive with 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 A Knife for the Ladies page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Knife for the Ladies tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Knife for the Ladies (1974)?
- In US, A Knife for the Ladies is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Knife for the Ladies worth watching?
- A Knife for the Ladies holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Knife for the Ladies?
- A Knife for the Ladies stars Jack Elam, Ruth Roman, Jeff Cooper, John Kellogg and Gene Evans.
- When was A Knife for the Ladies released?
- A Knife for the Ladies was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.