The Week of the Killer (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, The Week of the Killer is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, running about 98 minutes. “When the butcher goes berserk....” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man, Marco, working as a butcher, accidentally kills a taxi driver. His girlfriend Paula wants to go to the police so he has to kill her too. He then has to kill his brother, his brother’s fiancée and his father, who have become suspicious. He gets rid of the bodies by taking them to a slaughter house.
Who’s in it. The Week of the Killer stars Vicente Parra as Marcos, Emma Cohen as Paula, Eusebio Poncela as Néstor and Lola Herrera as Carmen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Week of the Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Full Moon Amazon Channel 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 Week of the Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Week of the Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Week of the Killer (1972)?
- In US, The Week of the Killer is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Full Moon Amazon Channel, 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 Week of the Killer worth watching?
- The Week of the Killer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Week of the Killer?
- The Week of the Killer stars Vicente Parra, Emma Cohen, Eusebio Poncela, Lola Herrera and Vicky Lagos.
- When was The Week of the Killer released?
- The Week of the Killer was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.