Strange Tales (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1949, Strange Tales is a horror and mystery film directed by Jean Faurez, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of policemen look over three murder cases including a cutthroat that prays on young women, a madman that hid his deformed landlord's corpse in the floor, and a wine aficionado who buries his friend alive.
Who’s in it. Strange Tales stars Fernand Ledoux as Montrésor, Suzy Carrier as Léontine, Jules Berry as Fortunato and Paul Frankeur as Dugelay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Strange Tales sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strange Tales page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strange Tales tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strange Tales (1949)?
- In GB, Strange Tales is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strange Tales worth watching?
- Strange Tales holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Strange Tales?
- Strange Tales stars Fernand Ledoux, Suzy Carrier, Jules Berry, Paul Frankeur and Olivier Hussenot.
- When was Strange Tales released?
- Strange Tales was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.