A Warning to the Curious (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1972, A Warning to the Curious is a drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Paxton, an amateur archeologist, travels to the town of Seaburgh and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which, according to legend, protect the county from invasion. On digging the crown up, Paxton is stalked by its supernatural guardian.
Who’s in it. A Warning to the Curious stars Peter Vaughan as Mr Paxton, Clive Swift as Dr. Black, Julian Herrington as Archaeologist and John Kearney as Ager / Ghost, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Warning to the Curious has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and Shudder. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Warning to the Curious page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Warning to the Curious tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Warning to the Curious (1972)?
- In US, A Warning to the Curious is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Warning to the Curious worth watching?
- A Warning to the Curious holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Warning to the Curious?
- A Warning to the Curious stars Peter Vaughan, Clive Swift, Julian Herrington, John Kearney and John Kearney.
- When was A Warning to the Curious released?
- A Warning to the Curious was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.
