The Dunwich Horror (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2009, The Dunwich Horror is an action, thriller, horror and tv movie film directed by Leigh Scott, running about 91 minutes. “The devil’s spawn is about to open the gates of hell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Louisiana, in the wicked Whateley House, Lavina delivers two babies whose fate is written. Ten years later, three scholars of the occult discover that one page of the “Necronomicon,” the unspeakable book, is missing and the Black Brotherhood has summoned the ancient gate keeper to free legions of evil gods and monsters from the dimension of chaos.
Who’s in it. The Dunwich Horror stars Griff Furst as Professor Walter Rice, Sarah Lieving as Professor Fay Morgan, Jeffrey Combs as Wilbur Whateley and Dean Stockwell as Dr. Henry Armitage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Dunwich Horror has proved divisive with audiences.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dunwich Horror page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dunwich Horror tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dunwich Horror (2009)?
- In US, The Dunwich Horror is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dunwich Horror worth watching?
- The Dunwich Horror holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dunwich Horror?
- The Dunwich Horror stars Griff Furst, Sarah Lieving, Jeffrey Combs, Dean Stockwell and Natacha Itzel.
- When was The Dunwich Horror released?
- The Dunwich Horror was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.