Hours of Terror (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1971, Hours of Terror is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Guido Leoni, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of dodgy businessmen and their girlfriends/mistresses discover a container drifting next to their yacht with 3 escaped prisoners inside,all are brought aboard and procede to terrorise and humiliate their hosts until rather predictably the victims begin to fight back and turn the tables on their crackpot captors.
Who’s in it. Hours of Terror stars Herbert Fux as Prof. Martin, Ann Smyrner as Maria Daniels, Karin Schubert as Vera and Mario Novelli as Josef Daniels, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Hours of Terror has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hours of Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hours of Terror tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hours of Terror (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hours of Terror change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hours of Terror worth watching?
- Hours of Terror holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hours of Terror?
- Hours of Terror stars Herbert Fux, Ann Smyrner, Karin Schubert, Mario Novelli and Paolo Magalotti.
- When was Hours of Terror released?
- Hours of Terror was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.