The Severed Arm (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1973, The Severed Arm is a horror film directed by Thomas S. Alderman, running about 89 minutes. “THERE'S A PSYCO LOOSE WITH AN AXE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Trapped in a cave, five men cut the arm off of another companion in order to ward off starvation. After they are saved, their victim seeks revenge on them one by one.
Who’s in it. The Severed Arm stars Deborah Walley as Teddy Rogers, David G. Cannon as Jeff Ashton, Paul Carr as Detective Mark and Marvin Kaplan as Mad Man Herman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Severed Arm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Severed Arm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Severed Arm tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Severed Arm (1973)?
- In US, The Severed Arm is available to stream on Midnight Pulp. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Severed Arm worth watching?
- The Severed Arm holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Severed Arm?
- The Severed Arm stars Deborah Walley, David G. Cannon, Paul Carr, Marvin Kaplan and John Crawford.