Borley Rectory (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2017, Borley Rectory is a horror, animation and documentary film directed by Ashley Thorpe, running about 75 minutes. “The most haunted house in England” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An animated documentary chronicling famed paranormal investigator Harry Price’s research at Borley Rectory, renowned as the ‘most haunted house in England’.

Who’s in it. Borley Rectory stars Reece Shearsmith as V.C Wall, Julian Sands as Narrator (voice), Annabel Bates as Marianne Foyster and Claire Louise Amias as Mabel Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Borley Rectory has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borley Rectory page.

If you liked it. Fans of Borley Rectory tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Borley Rectory (2017)?
In GB, Borley Rectory is available to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Borley Rectory worth watching?
Borley Rectory holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Borley Rectory?
Borley Rectory stars Reece Shearsmith, Julian Sands, Annabel Bates, Claire Louise Amias and Nicholas Vince.
When was Borley Rectory released?
Borley Rectory was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.