Island of Terror (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1966, Island of Terror is a horror and science fiction film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 89 minutes. “How could they stop the devouring death...that lived by sucking on living human bones!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small island community is overrun with creeping, blobbish, tentacled monsters which liquefy and digest the bones from living creatures. The community struggles to fight back.
Who’s in it. Island of Terror stars Peter Cushing as Dr. Brian Stanley, Edward Judd as Dr. David West, Carole Gray as Toni Merrill and Eddie Byrne as Dr. Reginald Landers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Island of Terror has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Island of Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Island of Terror tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Island of Terror (1966)?
- In US, Island of Terror is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Island of Terror worth watching?
- Island of Terror holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Island of Terror?
- Island of Terror stars Peter Cushing, Edward Judd, Carole Gray, Eddie Byrne and Sam Kydd.
- When was Island of Terror released?
- Island of Terror was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.