The Insect Woman (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1972, The Insect Woman is a horror film directed by Kim Ki-young, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A schoolgirl goes from braids to bouffant when her mother makes her a bar hostess/prostitute. She cures impotence for Professor Lee and becomes his concubine. His entrepreneurial wife is initially shocked but soon accepts the arrangement and even gives the girl an allowance.
Who’s in it. The Insect Woman stars Youn Yuh-jung as Myung-ja, Namkoong Won as Dong-sik, Jeon Gye-hyeon as Jeong-suk and Park Jeong-ja as Madam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Insect Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Insect Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Insect Woman tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Insect Woman (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Insect Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Insect Woman worth watching?
- The Insect Woman holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Insect Woman?
- The Insect Woman stars Youn Yuh-jung, Namkoong Won, Jeon Gye-hyeon, Park Jeong-ja and Sa Mi-ja.
- When was The Insect Woman released?
- The Insect Woman was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.