The Shout (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1978, The Shout is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, running about 86 minutes. “A film of intense perversity - the madness of the mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A traveller by the name of Crossley forces himself upon a musician and his wife in a lonely part of Devon, and uses the aboriginal magic he has learned to displace his host.
Who’s in it. The Shout stars Alan Bates as Charles Crossley, Susannah York as Rachel Fielding, John Hurt as Anthony Fielding and Robert Stephens as Chief Medical Officer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Shout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel and Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shout page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shout (1978)?
- In US, The Shout is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shout worth watching?
- The Shout holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shout?
- The Shout stars Alan Bates, Susannah York, John Hurt, Robert Stephens and Tim Curry.
- When was The Shout released?
- The Shout was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.