Scalps (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1983, Scalps is a horror film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 84 minutes. “They came out of the grave... to get REVENGE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Silly group of college science students go an dig around in an indian burial ground for artifacts. Unfortunately, one of them becomes possessed by the evil spirit of Black Claw so he must therefore slaughter all of his friends.
Who’s in it. Scalps stars Richard Hench as Randy / Black Claw, Roger Maycock as Kershaw Ellerbe, Frank McDonald as Ben Murphy and Carol Sue Flockhart as Louise Landon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Scalps has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scalps page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scalps tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scalps (1983)?
- In US, Scalps is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scalps worth watching?
- Scalps holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scalps?
- Scalps stars Richard Hench, Roger Maycock, Frank McDonald, Carol Sue Flockhart and Jo-Ann Robinson.
- When was Scalps released?
- Scalps was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.