Paranoiac (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1963, Paranoiac is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 80 minutes. “Shocking! Horrifying! Macabre!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Simon Ashby is a wealthy psychotic who is is coddled by his aunt in their palatial mansion outside of London. One day, Ashby's long lost brother mysteriously arrives at the house, but events prove that he is an impostor, sent by Keith Kossett, son of the attorney for the family estate, who has been dipping into the family trust fund.
Who’s in it. Paranoiac stars Janette Scott as Eleanor Ashby, Oliver Reed as Simon Ashby, Sheila Burrell as Aunt Harriet and Maurice Denham as John Kossett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Paranoiac has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Paranoiac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paranoiac tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paranoiac (1963)?
- In US, Paranoiac is available to 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 Paranoiac worth watching?
- Paranoiac holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paranoiac?
- Paranoiac stars Janette Scott, Oliver Reed, Sheila Burrell, Maurice Denham and Alexander Davion.
- When was Paranoiac released?
- Paranoiac was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.