Macabre Serenade (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1972, Macabre Serenade is a horror and mystery film directed by Juan Ibáñez, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Relatives of a recently deceased man meet at his eerie castle for a reading of the will. They encounter a sinister piano player who turns out to be a toy maker, and his toys are imbued with murderous intentions.
Who’s in it. Macabre Serenade stars Boris Karloff as Matthias Morteval, Julissa as Lucy Durant, Andrés García as Charles Beasley and José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla' as Dr. Emery Horvath (as Ángel Espinoza), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Macabre Serenade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macabre Serenade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macabre Serenade tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Macabre Serenade (1972)?
- In GB, Macabre Serenade is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Macabre Serenade worth watching?
- Macabre Serenade holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macabre Serenade?
- Macabre Serenade stars Boris Karloff, Julissa, Andrés García, José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla' and Beatriz Baz.
- When was Macabre Serenade released?
- Macabre Serenade was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.