The Ghost of the Hunchback (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1965, The Ghost of the Hunchback is a horror film directed by Hajime Sato, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A hunchbacked caretaker presides over a forlorn mansion inhabited by the ghosts of his previous masters. An unbelieving trio (a doctor, his assistant and his niece) fail to heed the caretaker's warnings and are slaughtered horribly by the jealous occupants.
Who’s in it. The Ghost of the Hunchback stars Kō Nishimura as Baron Tominaga / The Hunchback, Masumi Harukawa as Akemi Yokota, Keiko Yumi as Akiko Fujii and Yukiko Kuwahara as Tomoko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Ghost of the Hunchback has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost of the Hunchback page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost of the Hunchback tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost of the Hunchback (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ghost of the Hunchback change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ghost of the Hunchback worth watching?
- The Ghost of the Hunchback holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost of the Hunchback?
- The Ghost of the Hunchback stars Kō Nishimura, Masumi Harukawa, Keiko Yumi, Yukiko Kuwahara and Yoko Hayama.
- When was The Ghost of the Hunchback released?
- The Ghost of the Hunchback was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.