Diary of a Madman (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1963, Diary of a Madman is a thriller and horror film directed by Reginald Le Borg, running about 96 minutes. “The most terrifying motion picture ever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Simon Cordier, a French magistrate and amateur sculptor comes into contact with a malevolent entity. The invisible - yet corporeal - being, called a "horla" is capable of limited psychokinesis and complete mind control.
Who’s in it. Diary of a Madman stars Vincent Price as Simon Cordier, Nancy Kovack as Odette Mallotte, Chris Warfield as Paul Duclasse and Elaine Devry as Jeanne D'Arville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Diary of a Madman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diary of a Madman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diary of a Madman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diary of a Madman (1963)?
- In US, Diary of a Madman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diary of a Madman worth watching?
- Diary of a Madman holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Diary of a Madman?
- Diary of a Madman stars Vincent Price, Nancy Kovack, Chris Warfield, Elaine Devry and Ian Wolfe.
- When was Diary of a Madman released?
- Diary of a Madman was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.