Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1971, Four Flies on Grey Velvet is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Dario Argento, running about 104 minutes. “When the flies start to crawl, so will your flesh...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roberto, a drummer in a rock band, keeps receiving weird phone calls and being followed by a mysterious man. One night he manages to catch up with his persecutor and tries to get him to talk but in the ensuing struggle he accidentally stabs him. He runs away, but he understands his troubles have just begun when the following day he receives an envelope with photos of him killing the man. Someone is killing all his friends and trying to frame him for the murders.
Who’s in it. Four Flies on Grey Velvet stars Michael Brandon as Roberto Tobias, Mimsy Farmer as Nina Tobias, Jean-Pierre Marielle as Gianni Arrosio and Aldo Bufi Landi as Pathologist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Four Flies on Grey Velvet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Four Flies on Grey Velvet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Four Flies on Grey Velvet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971)?
- In US, Four Flies on Grey Velvet is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Four Flies on Grey Velvet worth watching?
- Four Flies on Grey Velvet holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Four Flies on Grey Velvet?
- Four Flies on Grey Velvet stars Michael Brandon, Mimsy Farmer, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Aldo Bufi Landi and Calisto Calisti.
- When was Four Flies on Grey Velvet released?
- Four Flies on Grey Velvet was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.