Guru, the Mad Monk (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1970, Guru, the Mad Monk is a horror film directed by Andy Milligan, running about 62 minutes. “Death his religion - blood his lust!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deranged 15th Century prison colony chaplain exploits his power to get money for his church including murder and grave robbing committed by his vampire mistress and one-eyed hunchback assistant.
Who’s in it. Guru, the Mad Monk stars Neil Flanagan as Father Guru, Jaqueline Webb as Olga, Judith Israel as Nadja and Jack Spencer as Igor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Guru, the Mad Monk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guru, the Mad Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guru, the Mad Monk tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guru, the Mad Monk (1970)?
- In US, Guru, the Mad Monk is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Guru, the Mad Monk worth watching?
- Guru, the Mad Monk holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guru, the Mad Monk?
- Guru, the Mad Monk stars Neil Flanagan, Jaqueline Webb, Judith Israel, Jack Spencer and Frank Echols.
- When was Guru, the Mad Monk released?
- Guru, the Mad Monk was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.