Heartbeat (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1983, Heartbeat is a horror film directed by Paul Naschy, running about 94 minutes. “Panic Beats” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paul Marnac and his infirm wife Geneviève move to his childhood estate in the French countryside. The estate is also the site of the castle inhabited by Paul's ancestor Alaric de Marnac, who was known for brutally slaughtering anyone whom he suspected of infidelity. There is a legend that Alaric rises from the grave to continue his deeds. The estate is currently inhabited by Paul's aunt Maville and cousin Julie. Right after Paul and Geneviève arrive, mysterious things begin to happen. Geneviève begins to wonder if the legend about Alaric is true.
Who’s in it. Heartbeat stars Paul Naschy as Paul / Alaric de Marnac, Julia Saly as Geneviève, Lola Gaos as Mabile and Silvia Miró as Mireille, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Heartbeat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heartbeat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartbeat tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartbeat (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heartbeat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heartbeat worth watching?
- Heartbeat holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartbeat?
- Heartbeat stars Paul Naschy, Julia Saly, Lola Gaos, Silvia Miró and Frances Ondiviela.
- When was Heartbeat released?
- Heartbeat was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.