The Embalmer (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1965, The Embalmer is a horror film directed by Dino Tavella, running about 83 minutes. “Fiendish and petrifying” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mad killer is loose in Venice's catacombs. He attacks the beautiful women, releasing them into the underworld, kill them and then stop them and add them to his "collection".
Who’s in it. The Embalmer stars Maureen Brown as Maureen, Luigi Martocci as Andrea, Luciano Gasper and Anita Todesco as Grace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Embalmer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Embalmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Embalmer tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Embalmer (1965)?
- In US, The Embalmer is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Embalmer worth watching?
- The Embalmer holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Embalmer?
- The Embalmer stars Maureen Brown, Luigi Martocci, Luciano Gasper, Anita Todesco and Francesco Bagarin.
- When was The Embalmer released?
- The Embalmer was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.