The Sadist (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1963, The Sadist is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by James Landis, running about 92 minutes. “A human volcano of unpredictable terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three people driving into Los Angeles for a Dodgers game have car trouble and pull off into an old wrecking yard where they are held at bay by a bloodthirsty psycho and his crazy girlfriend.
Who’s in it. The Sadist stars Arch Hall Jr. as Charlie Tibbs, Richard Alden as Ed Stiles, Marilyn Manning as Judy Bradshaw and Helen Hovey as Doris Page, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Sadist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sadist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sadist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sadist (1963)?
- In US, The Sadist is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sadist worth watching?
- The Sadist holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sadist?
- The Sadist stars Arch Hall Jr., Richard Alden, Marilyn Manning, Helen Hovey and Don Russell.
- When was The Sadist released?
- The Sadist was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.