X Marks the Spot (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1942, X Marks the Spot is a mystery film directed by George Sherman, running about 55 minutes. “BLACK MARKET CZAR!...Exchanging human lives for blood-soaked Profit!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A private detective, soon to enlist in the army, is drawn into one final case when his police officer father is killed in the line of duty. Soon his prime suspect is murdered as well, and he finds himself framed for the crime. As more witnesses get murdered, he finds himself on the run from both the police and former Prohibition violators who seem to have found a new racket.
Who’s in it. X Marks the Spot stars Damian O'Flynn as Eddie Delaney, Helen Parrish as Linda Ward, Dick Purcell as Police Lt. William 'Bill' Decker and Edna Mae Harris as Billie (as Edna Harris), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, X Marks the Spot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch X Marks the Spot page.
If you liked it. Fans of X Marks the Spot tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch X Marks the Spot (1942)?
- In US, X Marks the Spot is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is X Marks the Spot worth watching?
- X Marks the Spot holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in X Marks the Spot?
- X Marks the Spot stars Damian O'Flynn, Helen Parrish, Dick Purcell, Edna Mae Harris and Dick Wessel.
- When was X Marks the Spot released?
- X Marks the Spot was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.