The Unearthly (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1957, The Unearthly is a horror and science fiction film directed by Boris Petroff, running about 73 minutes. “An army of mutants on a mission from hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mad doctor uses patients at his isolated psychiatric institute as subjects in his attempts to create longevity by surgically installing an artificial gland in their skulls.
Who’s in it. The Unearthly stars John Carradine as Dr. Charles Conway, Myron Healey as Mark Houston, Allison Hayes as Grace Thomas and Marilyn Buferd as Dr. Sharon Gilchrist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, The Unearthly 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 Unearthly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unearthly tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unearthly (1957)?
- In US, The Unearthly is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unearthly worth watching?
- The Unearthly holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unearthly?
- The Unearthly stars John Carradine, Myron Healey, Allison Hayes, Marilyn Buferd and Tor Johnson.
- When was The Unearthly released?
- The Unearthly was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.