Deadly Blessing (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1981, Deadly Blessing is a horror film directed by Wes Craven, running about 100 minutes. “Pray you're not blesssed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her husband dies of mysterious circumstances, a widow becomes increasingly paranoid of the neighboring religious community that may have diabolical plans for her.
Who’s in it. Deadly Blessing stars Maren Jensen as Martha Schmidt, Sharon Stone as Lana Marcus, Susan Buckner as Vicky Anderson and Jeff East as John Schmidt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Deadly Blessing 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 Deadly Blessing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Blessing tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Blessing (1981)?
- In US, Deadly Blessing 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 Deadly Blessing worth watching?
- Deadly Blessing holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Blessing?
- Deadly Blessing stars Maren Jensen, Sharon Stone, Susan Buckner, Jeff East and Colleen Riley.
- When was Deadly Blessing released?
- Deadly Blessing was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.