Spirits of the Dead (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1968, Spirits of the Dead is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Roger Vadim, running about 121 minutes. “The ultimate orgy of evil” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anthology film from three European directors based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe: a cruel countess haunted by a ghostly horse, a sadistic young man haunted by his double, and an alcoholic actor haunted by the Devil.
Who’s in it. Spirits of the Dead stars Brigitte Bardot as Giuseppina (segment "William Wilson"), Alain Delon as William Wilson and his double (segment "William Wilson"), Jane Fonda as Contessa Frederique de Metzengerstein (segment "Metzengerstein") and Terence Stamp as Toby Dammit (segment "Toby Dammit"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Spirits of the Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spirits of the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spirits of the Dead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spirits of the Dead (1968)?
- In US, Spirits of the Dead is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spirits of the Dead worth watching?
- Spirits of the Dead holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spirits of the Dead?
- Spirits of the Dead stars Brigitte Bardot, Alain Delon, Jane Fonda, Terence Stamp and Peter Fonda.
- When was Spirits of the Dead released?
- Spirits of the Dead was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.