Catacombs (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Catacombs is a horror film directed by David Schmoeller, running about 84 minutes. “Life After Death After Death...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 17th century, an order of monks in Italy capture and entomb a demon that has possessed a member of their group. 400 years later, school teacher Elizabeth Magrino visits the monastery in order to do some research. What she and the current monks do not realize is that the evil hiding within the catacombs has unwittingly been released.
Who’s in it. Catacombs stars Timothy Van Patten as Father John Durham, Ian Abercrombie as Brother Orsini, Jeremy West as Brother Marinus and Laura Schaefer as Elizabeth Magrino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Catacombs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catacombs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catacombs tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catacombs (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Catacombs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Catacombs worth watching?
- Catacombs holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Catacombs?
- Catacombs stars Timothy Van Patten, Ian Abercrombie, Jeremy West, Laura Schaefer and Vernon Dobtcheff.
- When was Catacombs released?
- Catacombs was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.