The Psycho Lover (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1970, The Psycho Lover is a horror film directed by Robert Vincent O'Neil, running about 80 minutes. “A shocking story... A more shocking ending!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist plots to murder his wife, but with a new twist: he will brainwash a patient he is treating into committing the crime.
Who’s in it. The Psycho Lover stars Lawrence Montaigne as Kenneth Alden, Jo Anne Meredith as Valerie Alden, Elizabeth Plumb as Stacy and Frank Cuva as Marco Everson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Psycho Lover has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Psycho Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Psycho Lover tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Psycho Lover (1970)?
- In US, The Psycho Lover is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Psycho Lover worth watching?
- The Psycho Lover holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Psycho Lover?
- The Psycho Lover stars Lawrence Montaigne, Jo Anne Meredith, Elizabeth Plumb, Frank Cuva and John Vincent.
- When was The Psycho Lover released?
- The Psycho Lover was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.