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Horror Rises from the Tomb (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1973, Horror Rises from the Tomb is a horror film directed by Carlos Aured, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. In Medieval France a warlock is be-headed and his wife tortured and executed. Hundreds of years later an isolated group of people discover his head buried on their property. Soon it comes back to life, possessing people and using them to commit sacrifices and to search for the rest of his body.

Who’s in it. Horror Rises from the Tomb stars Paul Naschy as Alaric de Marnac / Hugo de Marnac / Armand de Marnac, Emma Cohen as Elvira, Víctor Barrera as Maurice Roland / Andre Roland (as Vic Winner) and Helga Liné as Mabille De Lancré, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Horror Rises from the Tomb has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and IndieFlix and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Horror Rises from the Tomb page.

If you liked it. Fans of Horror Rises from the Tomb tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Horror Rises from the Tomb (1973)?
In US, Horror Rises from the Tomb is available to stream on fuboTV and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Horror Rises from the Tomb worth watching?
Horror Rises from the Tomb holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Horror Rises from the Tomb?
Horror Rises from the Tomb stars Paul Naschy, Emma Cohen, Víctor Barrera, Helga Liné and Betsabé Ruiz.
When was Horror Rises from the Tomb released?
Horror Rises from the Tomb was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.