The Initiation (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1984, The Initiation is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Larry Stewart, running about 97 minutes. “Be young, stay young ... and die young.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An amnesiac sorority member who has been plagued by a recurring nightmare is stalked alongside other coeds by a killer in a deserted department store where they are completing a hazing ritual.
Who’s in it. The Initiation stars Daphne Zuniga as Kelly Fairchild, Vera Miles as Frances Fairchild, Clu Gulager as Dwight Fairchild and James Read as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Initiation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Initiation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Initiation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Initiation (1984)?
- In US, The Initiation is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Initiation worth watching?
- The Initiation holds an audience score of 5.6 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 The Initiation?
- The Initiation stars Daphne Zuniga, Vera Miles, Clu Gulager, James Read and Marilyn Kagan.
- When was The Initiation released?
- The Initiation was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.