The Pyx (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1973, The Pyx is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Harvey Hart, running about 108 minutes. “See It...Find Out What It Means!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A detective investigating the death of a heroin-addicted prostitute uncovers evidence pointing to the existence of a murderous devil cult.
Who’s in it. The Pyx stars Karen Black as Elizabeth Lucy, Christopher Plummer as Dt. Sgt. Jim Henderson, Donald Pilon as Dt. Sgt. Pierre Paquette and Jean-Louis Roux as Keerson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Pyx has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Chilling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pyx page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pyx tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pyx (1973)?
- In US, The Pyx is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Chilling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pyx worth watching?
- The Pyx holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pyx?
- The Pyx stars Karen Black, Christopher Plummer, Donald Pilon, Jean-Louis Roux and Yvette Brind'amour.
- When was The Pyx released?
- The Pyx was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.