The Flesh and the Fiends (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1960, The Flesh and the Fiends is a horror film directed by John Gilling, running about 94 minutes. “Coffins Looted! Cadavers Dissected!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
Who’s in it. The Flesh and the Fiends stars Peter Cushing as Dr. Robert Knox, Donald Pleasence as William Hare, George Rose as William Burke and June Laverick as Martha Knox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Flesh and the Fiends has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flesh and the Fiends page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flesh and the Fiends tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flesh and the Fiends (1960)?
- In US, The Flesh and the Fiends is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flesh and the Fiends worth watching?
- The Flesh and the Fiends holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Flesh and the Fiends?
- The Flesh and the Fiends stars Peter Cushing, Donald Pleasence, George Rose, June Laverick and Renée Houston.
- When was The Flesh and the Fiends released?
- The Flesh and the Fiends was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.