Macabre (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1958, Macabre is a thriller and horror film directed by William Castle, running about 72 minutes. “As Blood-Chilling As Being Buried Alive!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A doctor's daughter is kidnapped and buried alive, and he is given just five hours to find and rescue her.
Who’s in it. Macabre stars William Prince as Dr. Rodney Barrett, Jacqueline Scott as Nurse Polly Baron, Jim Backus as Sheriff Jim Tyloe and Christine White as Nancy Wetherby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Macabre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel 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 Macabre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macabre tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Macabre (1958)?
- In US, Macabre is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, 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 Macabre worth watching?
- Macabre holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macabre?
- Macabre stars William Prince, Jacqueline Scott, Jim Backus, Christine White and Jonathan Kidd.
- When was Macabre released?
- Macabre was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.