The Leech Woman (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1960, The Leech Woman is a horror and science fiction film directed by Edward Dein, running about 77 minutes. “She drained men of their loves and lives!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An endocrinologist in a dysfunctional marriage with an aging, alcoholic wife journeys to Africa seeking a drug that will restore youth.
Who’s in it. The Leech Woman stars Coleen Gray as June Talbot, Grant Williams as Neil Foster, Phillip Terry as Dr. Paul Talbot and Gloria Talbott as Sally Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Leech Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling 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 Leech Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Leech Woman tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Leech Woman (1960)?
- In US, The Leech Woman is available to stream on FlixFling, 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 Leech Woman worth watching?
- The Leech Woman holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Leech Woman?
- The Leech Woman stars Coleen Gray, Grant Williams, Phillip Terry, Gloria Talbott and John van Dreelen.
- When was The Leech Woman released?
- The Leech Woman was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.