Madhouse (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Madhouse is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Jim Clark, running about 92 minutes. “If stark terror were ecstasy...living here would be sheer bliss!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A horror movie star returns to his famous role after years in a mental institution. But the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.
Who’s in it. Madhouse stars Vincent Price as Paul Toombes, Peter Cushing as Herbert Flay, Robert Quarry as Oliver Quayle and Adrienne Corri as Faye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Madhouse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madhouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madhouse tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madhouse (1974)?
- In US, Madhouse is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madhouse worth watching?
- Madhouse holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madhouse?
- Madhouse stars Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Robert Quarry, Adrienne Corri and Linda Hayden.
- When was Madhouse released?
- Madhouse was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.