Anguish (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1987, Anguish is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Bigas Luna, running about 86 minutes. “The eyes of the city are mine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ophthalmologist's assistant with an unhealthy interest in human eyeballs goes on a killing spree to collect eyeballs for his overbearing mother's collection. Reality soon takes a bizarre turn, both for the characters and the audience.
Who’s in it. Anguish stars Zelda Rubinstein as Alice Pressman, the Mother, Michael Lerner as John Pressman, Talia Paul as Patty and Àngel Jové as The Killer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Anguish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Full Moon Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anguish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anguish tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anguish (1987)?
- In US, Anguish is available to stream on Full Moon Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anguish worth watching?
- Anguish holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anguish?
- Anguish stars Zelda Rubinstein, Michael Lerner, Talia Paul, Àngel Jové and Clara Pastor.
- When was Anguish released?
- Anguish was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.