Psychic Killer (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1975, Psychic Killer is a thriller and horror film directed by Ray Danton, running about 89 minutes. “He thought of a million ways to kill, and he wanted to try them all...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mental patient Arnold Masters, hospitalized for a murder he didn't commit, learns astral projection--the art of leaving one's physical body and transporting the soul someplace else--from a fellow inmate. Upon his release, Arnold uses his new powers to bump off the people he holds responsible for his arrest, his mother's death while he was imprisoned and the price of meat! Lt. Morgan and Lt. Anderson are the cops on his trail, while his caring shrink, Dr. Scott, tries to prevent any more deaths.
Who’s in it. Psychic Killer stars Jim Hutton as Arnold James Masters, Paul Burke as Lieutenant Jeff Morgan, Julie Adams as Doctor Laura Scott and Nehemiah Persoff as Doctor Gubner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Psychic Killer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Psychic Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Psychic Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Psychic Killer (1975)?
- In US, Psychic Killer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Psychic Killer worth watching?
- Psychic Killer holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Psychic Killer?
- Psychic Killer stars Jim Hutton, Paul Burke, Julie Adams, Nehemiah Persoff and Neville Brand.
- When was Psychic Killer released?
- Psychic Killer was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.