Visiting Hours (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1982, Visiting Hours is a thriller and horror film directed by Jean-Claude Lord, running about 105 minutes. “In this hospital your next visit may be your last.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deranged, misogynistic killer assaults a journalist. When he discovers that she survived the attack, he follows her to the hospital to finish her off.
Who’s in it. Visiting Hours stars Michael Ironside as Colt Hawker, Lee Grant as Deborah Ballin, Linda Purl as Sheila Munroe and William Shatner as Gary Baylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Visiting Hours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Visiting Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of Visiting Hours tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Visiting Hours (1982)?
- In GB, Visiting Hours is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Visiting Hours worth watching?
- Visiting Hours holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Visiting Hours?
- Visiting Hours stars Michael Ironside, Lee Grant, Linda Purl, William Shatner and Lenore Zann.
- When was Visiting Hours released?
- Visiting Hours was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.