Queen of Blood (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1966, Queen of Blood is a horror and science fiction film directed by Curtis Harrington, running about 81 minutes. “NEW HIGHS in BLOOD CHILLING HORROR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A spaceship is sent to Mars after an alien distress signal is picked up. They find one survivor, but when a crew member is found drained of blood it's evident they have rescued a bloodsucking monster. Uses footage from Encounter in Space (1963).
Who’s in it. Queen of Blood stars Florence Marly as Alien Queen, Basil Rathbone as Dr. Farraday, John Saxon as Allan Brenner and Judi Meredith as Laura James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Queen of Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Queen of Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Queen of Blood tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Queen of Blood (1966)?
- In US, Queen of Blood is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Queen of Blood worth watching?
- Queen of Blood holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Queen of Blood?
- Queen of Blood stars Florence Marly, Basil Rathbone, John Saxon, Judi Meredith and Dennis Hopper.
- When was Queen of Blood released?
- Queen of Blood was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.