Decoder (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Decoder is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Muscha, running about 87 minutes. “Information is like a bank. Our job is to rob the bank.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. F.M. discovers that different sonic frequencies induce different patterns of behaviour in listeners, first in his own studio but later in the local "H-Burger" restaurant where the passive muzak appears to be wiping people's emotions.
Who’s in it. Decoder stars FM Einheit as F.M., William Rice as Jaeger, Christiane Felscherinow as Christiana and William S. Burroughs as Old Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Decoder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Decoder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Decoder tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Decoder (1984)?
- In US, Decoder is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Decoder worth watching?
- Decoder holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Decoder?
- Decoder stars FM Einheit, William Rice, Christiane Felscherinow, William S. Burroughs and Genesis P-Orridge.
- When was Decoder released?
- Decoder was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.