The Man Who Turned to Stone (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1957, The Man Who Turned to Stone is a horror and science fiction film directed by László Kardos, running about 71 minutes. “Human or inhuman? No woman is safe...!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A new social worker at a girls' reformatory discovers that her charges are being used by a group of ancient alchemists, who have insinuated themselves as the prison's chief staffers, to keep themselves alive and free from an insidious petrification, which is already afflicting one of their number.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Turned to Stone stars Victor Jory as Dr. Murdock, William Hudson as Dr. Jess Rogers, Charlotte Austin as Carol Adams and Jean Willes as Tracy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Man Who Turned to Stone has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Turned to Stone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Turned to Stone tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Turned to Stone (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Turned to Stone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who Turned to Stone worth watching?
- The Man Who Turned to Stone holds an audience score of 4.4 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 Man Who Turned to Stone?
- The Man Who Turned to Stone stars Victor Jory, William Hudson, Charlotte Austin, Jean Willes and Ann Doran.
- When was The Man Who Turned to Stone released?
- The Man Who Turned to Stone was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.