The Dunwich Horror (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1970, The Dunwich Horror is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Daniel Haller, running about 88 minutes. “A few years ago in Dunwich a half-witted girl bore illegitimate twins. One of them was almost human!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Henry Armitage, an expert in the occult, goes to the old Whateley manor in Dunwich looking for Nancy Wagner, a student who went missing the previous night. He is turned away by Wilbur, the family's insidious heir, who has plans for the young girl. But Armitage won't be deterred. Through conversations with the locals, he soon unearths the Whateleys' darkest secret — as well as a great evil.
Who’s in it. The Dunwich Horror stars Sandra Dee as Nancy Wagner, Dean Stockwell as Wilbur Whateley, Ed Begley as Dr. Henry Armitage and Lloyd Bochner as Dr. Cory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Dunwich Horror has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $446.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. 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, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dunwich Horror (1970)?
- In US, The Dunwich Horror is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. 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 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dunwich Horror?
- The Dunwich Horror stars Sandra Dee, Dean Stockwell, Ed Begley, Lloyd Bochner and Barboura Morris.
- When was The Dunwich Horror released?
- The Dunwich Horror was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.