Torso (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1973, Torso is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Sergio Martino, running about 93 minutes. “Enter... if you dare the bizarre world of the psychosexual mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A masked serial killer with psychosexual issues strangles female coeds with scarves before dismembering them. When a wealthy student identifies one of the scarves and thinks she has a lead on a suspect, she becomes the killer's next target, retreating to her family's remote cliffside villa with three of her girlfriends.

Who’s in it. Torso stars Suzy Kendall as Jane, Tina Aumont as Daniela Anselmi, Luc Merenda as Roberto and John Richardson as Prof. Franz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Torso has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor, Night Flight Plus and ARROW and 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 Torso page.

If you liked it. Fans of Torso tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Torso (1973)?
In US, Torso is available to stream on Fandor, Night Flight Plus and ARROW, and 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 Torso worth watching?
Torso holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Torso?
Torso stars Suzy Kendall, Tina Aumont, Luc Merenda, John Richardson and Roberto Bisacco.
When was Torso released?
Torso was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.