Crawlspace (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1986, Crawlspace is a thriller and horror film directed by David Schmoeller, running about 80 minutes. “Someone is watching ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man who runs an apartment house for women is the demented son of a Nazi surgeon who has the house equipped with secret passageways, hidden rooms and torture and murder devices.
Who’s in it. Crawlspace stars Klaus Kinski as Karl Gunther, Talia Balsam as Lori Bancroft, Barbara Whinnery as Harriet Watkins and Carole Francis as Jessica Marlow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Crawlspace has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crawlspace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crawlspace tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crawlspace (1986)?
- In US, Crawlspace is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crawlspace worth watching?
- Crawlspace holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crawlspace?
- Crawlspace stars Klaus Kinski, Talia Balsam, Barbara Whinnery, Carole Francis and Tane McClure.
- When was Crawlspace released?
- Crawlspace was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.