The Slime People (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 3.2

The Slime People poster

Released in 1963, The Slime People is a horror and science fiction film directed by Robert Hutton, running about 76 minutes. “Up from the bowels of the earth come...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After Los Angeles is invaded by an army of subterranean monsters, a small group of people must fight for survival in the deserted metropolis.

Who’s in it. The Slime People stars Robert Hutton as Tom Gregory, Les Tremayne as Norman Tolliver, Robert Burton as Prof. Galbraith and Susan Hart as Lisa Galbraith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, The Slime People has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slime People page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Slime People tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Slime People (1963)?
In US, The Slime People is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Slime People worth watching?
The Slime People holds an audience score of 3.2 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 The Slime People?
The Slime People stars Robert Hutton, Les Tremayne, Robert Burton, Susan Hart and William Boyce.
When was The Slime People released?
The Slime People was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.