Death on the Fourposter (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1964, Death on the Fourposter is a horror film directed by Ambrogio Molteni, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of friends decide to spend a weekend in a castle belonging to Riccardo, a moody and hyper-sensitive young artist. The only other inhabitants of the castle are a mysterious housekeeper, Caterina, and the demented Aldo. The group are joined by two friends: Serena and a young American medium, Anthony. During a seance Anthony predicts a tragedy, then leaves the castle, shocked by his own visions. An hour later, Serena is found strangled to death in bed. The others become gradually more and more diffident and suspicious, especially when another girl is murdered...
Who’s in it. Death on the Fourposter stars John Drew Barrymore as Anthony, Gloria Milland as Franca, Luisa Rivelli as Caterina and Antonella Lualdi as Serena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Death on the Fourposter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death on the Fourposter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death on the Fourposter tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death on the Fourposter (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death on the Fourposter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death on the Fourposter worth watching?
- Death on the Fourposter holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death on the Fourposter?
- Death on the Fourposter stars John Drew Barrymore, Gloria Milland, Luisa Rivelli, Antonella Lualdi and Michel Lemoine.
- When was Death on the Fourposter released?
- Death on the Fourposter was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.