Craze (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1974, Craze is a crime and horror film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 96 minutes. “WHERE BLACK MAGIC EXPLODES INTO MURDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Palance stars as a demented art dealer & antique-shop owner who performs nightly rituals in honor of the African god Chuku, whom he believes will reward him with unimaginable wealth and power if he merely offers up human sacrifice. His methods are fairly creative, ranging from impalement, slashing and burning, to scaring people to death with an ooga-booga fright mask. But it's all about to blow up in his face...
Who’s in it. Craze stars Jack Palance as Neal Mottram, Diana Dors as Dolly Newman, Julie Ege as Helena and Edith Evans as Aunt Louise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Craze has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Craze page.
If you liked it. Fans of Craze tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Craze (1974)?
- In US, Craze is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Craze worth watching?
- Craze holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Craze?
- Craze stars Jack Palance, Diana Dors, Julie Ege, Edith Evans and Hugh Griffith.
- When was Craze released?
- Craze was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.