Necromania (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1971, Necromania is a horror film directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., running about 54 minutes. “A Tale of Weird Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple having marital problems (the husband can't seem to rise to the occasion) visits Madame Heles, a necromancer, in hopes of ameliorating their boudoir blunders. After an elaborate ritual with a skull, Heles' lovely assistant Tanya first takes care of another client, then moves on to the couple, each in their turn. Once she's worked with each of them on a physical level, they are ready to meet the Madame, who will decide how best to help them.
Who’s in it. Necromania stars Maria Arnold as Tanya, Rene Bond as Shirley (uncredited), Ric Lutze as Danny (uncredited) and Rene Bond as Shirley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Necromania sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Necromania page.
If you liked it. Fans of Necromania tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Necromania (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Necromania change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Necromania worth watching?
- Necromania holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Necromania?
- Necromania stars Maria Arnold, Rene Bond, Ric Lutze, Rene Bond and Ric Lutze.
- When was Necromania released?
- Necromania was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.