The Sorcerers (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1967, The Sorcerers is a horror film directed by Michael Reeves, running about 87 minutes. “Boris Karloff He Turns Them On…He Turns Them Off…to live…love…die or KILL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The great hypnotist Professor Montserrat has developed a technique for controlling the minds, and sharing the sensations, of his subjects. He and his wife Estelle test the technique on Mike Roscoe, and enjoy 'being' the younger man. But Estelle soon grows to love the power of controlling Roscoe, and the vicarious pleasures that provides. How far will she go, and can the Professor restrain her in time?
Who’s in it. The Sorcerers stars Boris Karloff as Prof. Marcus Monserrat, Catherine Lacey as Estelle Monserrat, Elizabeth Ercy as Nicole and Ian Ogilvy as Mike Roscoe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Sorcerers 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 The Sorcerers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sorcerers tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sorcerers (1967)?
- In US, The Sorcerers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sorcerers worth watching?
- The Sorcerers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sorcerers?
- The Sorcerers stars Boris Karloff, Catherine Lacey, Elizabeth Ercy, Ian Ogilvy and Victor Henry.
- When was The Sorcerers released?
- The Sorcerers was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.