The Driller Killer (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1979, The Driller Killer is a drama and horror film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 96 minutes. “The Blood Runs In Rivers... And The Drill Keeps Tearing Through Flesh And Bone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An artist slowly goes insane while struggling to pay his bills, work on his paintings, and care for his two female roommates, which leads him taking to the streets of New York after dark and randomly killing derelicts with a power drill.
Who’s in it. The Driller Killer stars Abel Ferrara as Reno Miller, Carolyn Marz as Carol Slaughter, Baybi Day as Pamela and Harry Schultz as Dalton Briggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Driller Killer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and MUBI and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Driller Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Driller Killer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Driller Killer (1979)?
- In US, The Driller Killer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Driller Killer worth watching?
- The Driller Killer holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Driller Killer?
- The Driller Killer stars Abel Ferrara, Carolyn Marz, Baybi Day, Harry Schultz and Alan Wynroth.
- When was The Driller Killer released?
- The Driller Killer was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.