The Hellfire Club (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1961, The Hellfire Club is an adventure film directed by Robert S. Baker, running about 90 minutes. “A body was the membership card...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Years after fleeing his ancestral home with his mother, Jason returns home to claim his birthright, only to find his way blocked by his evil cousin Thomas. In order to reclaim his title, Jason must do battle with his cousin, who calls upon the members of the deadly Hellfire Club to stop him.
Who’s in it. The Hellfire Club stars Keith Michell as Jason, Adrienne Corri as Isobel, Peter Cushing as Merryweather and Peter Arne as Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Hellfire Club has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hellfire Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hellfire Club tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hellfire Club (1961)?
- In US, The Hellfire Club is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hellfire Club worth watching?
- The Hellfire Club holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hellfire Club?
- The Hellfire Club stars Keith Michell, Adrienne Corri, Peter Cushing, Peter Arne and Kai Fischer.
- When was The Hellfire Club released?
- The Hellfire Club was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.