The Evolution of Snuff (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1978, The Evolution of Snuff is a drama and horror film directed by Andrzej Kostenko, running about 79 minutes. “Shocking, daring and frank.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mockumentary about a pornographic film starlet who commits suicide during the filming of a documentary about the adult film business, leading to the discovery of a snuff film.
Who’s in it. The Evolution of Snuff stars Claudia Fielers, Roman Polanski, Christina von Blanc and Waltraud Schaeffler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, The Evolution of Snuff 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 Evolution of Snuff page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Evolution of Snuff tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Evolution of Snuff (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Evolution of Snuff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Evolution of Snuff worth watching?
- The Evolution of Snuff holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Evolution of Snuff?
- The Evolution of Snuff stars Claudia Fielers, Roman Polanski, Christina von Blanc, Waltraud Schaeffler and Sonja Embriz.
- When was The Evolution of Snuff released?
- The Evolution of Snuff was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.