The Wizard of Gore (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1970, The Wizard of Gore is a horror film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis, running about 95 minutes. “Is It Magic? Or Wholesale Slaughter?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A TV talk-show hostess and her boyfriend investigate a shady magician whom has the ability to hypnotize and control the thoughts of people in order to stage gory on-stage illusions using his powers of mind bending.
Who’s in it. The Wizard of Gore stars Ray Sager as Montag the Magnificent, Judy Cler as Sherry Carson, Wayne Ratay as Jack and Phil Laurenson as Greg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Wizard of Gore has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wizard of Gore page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wizard of Gore tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wizard of Gore (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wizard of Gore change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wizard of Gore worth watching?
- The Wizard of Gore holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Wizard of Gore?
- The Wizard of Gore stars Ray Sager, Judy Cler, Wayne Ratay, Phil Laurenson and Jim Rau.
- When was The Wizard of Gore released?
- The Wizard of Gore was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.