Body Count (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1986, Body Count is a horror film directed by Ruggero Deodato, running about 87 minutes. “The woods are alive with the sound of screaming” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bodybuilder, a junk-food addict and a wild blonde nymph and their friends are stalked by a terrifying figure. An horrific tale of murder as a fun-loving group of college students explore the Colorado wilderness.
Who’s in it. Body Count stars Bruce Penhall as Dave Calloway, Mimsy Farmer as Julia Ritchie, David Hess as Robert Ritchie and Luisa Maneri as Carol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Body Count has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Body Count page.
If you liked it. Fans of Body Count tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Body Count (1986)?
- In US, Body Count is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Body Count worth watching?
- Body Count holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Body Count?
- Body Count stars Bruce Penhall, Mimsy Farmer, David Hess, Luisa Maneri and Nicola Farron.
- When was Body Count released?
- Body Count was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.