The Body Beneath (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1970, The Body Beneath is a horror film directed by Andy Milligan, running about 82 minutes. “Sexually Rampant Ghouls, Depraved Souls... and Blood-Red Roses!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A family of vampires takes over an estate known as Carfax Abbey. Since inbreeding is destroying the family line, they need new blood to keep the family going, so they set out to find new sources.
Who’s in it. The Body Beneath stars Gavin Reed as Rev. Alexander Algernon Ford, Jackie Skarvellis as Susan Ford, Berwick Kaler as Spool and Susan Heard as Alicia Ford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Body Beneath has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Body Beneath page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Body Beneath tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Body Beneath (1970)?
- In US, The Body Beneath is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Body Beneath worth watching?
- The Body Beneath holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Body Beneath?
- The Body Beneath stars Gavin Reed, Jackie Skarvellis, Berwick Kaler, Susan Heard and Richmond Ross.
- When was The Body Beneath released?
- The Body Beneath was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.