The Occultist (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, The Occultist is a horror film directed by Novin Shakiba, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. When a group of med students go to take their final exams, they find themselves subjects of a twisted and bloody Satanic ritual led by their professor. It's up to two of them to save all.
Who’s in it. The Occultist stars Domiziano Arcangeli as Dr. Szandor, Derek Baker as Erik, Adriana Barrera as Carla and Zenova Braeden as Pregnant Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Occultist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Occultist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Occultist tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Occultist (2009)?
- In US, The Occultist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Occultist worth watching?
- The Occultist holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Occultist?
- The Occultist stars Domiziano Arcangeli, Derek Baker, Adriana Barrera, Zenova Braeden and Richard DeGuilio.
- When was The Occultist released?
- The Occultist was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.