The Crooked Man (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2016, The Crooked Man is a horror film directed by Jesse Holland, running about 87 minutes. “NO SOUL IS SAFE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While at a slumber party, twelve-year-old Olivia is blamed for the horrific and mysterious death of her friend after singing a song, created by a reclusive mastermind, Milo, which summons a demonic figure known as “The Crooked Man.” Returning to her hometown six years later, a string of unusual deaths lead Olivia to believe that she’s still being haunted by whatever she saw that fateful night. Once you sing the rhyme, everyone in the house is cursed to die by his hands.
Who’s in it. The Crooked Man stars Michael Jai White as Milo, Angelique Rivera as Olivia Shaw, Cameron Jebo as Noah Palmer and Dina Meyer as Margaret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Crooked Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crooked Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crooked Man tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crooked Man (2016)?
- In US, The Crooked Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crooked Man worth watching?
- The Crooked Man holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crooked Man?
- The Crooked Man stars Michael Jai White, Angelique Rivera, Cameron Jebo, Dina Meyer and Amber Benson.
- When was The Crooked Man released?
- The Crooked Man was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.