Circus of Fear (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1966, Circus of Fear is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, running about 91 minutes. “The most horrifying syndicate of evil in history!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A circus becomes the location for stolen loot and murder.
Who’s in it. Circus of Fear stars Christopher Lee as Gregor, Leo Genn as Elliott, Anthony Newlands as Barberini and Heinz Drache as Carl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Circus of Fear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circus of Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circus of Fear tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circus of Fear (1966)?
- In US, Circus of Fear is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Circus of Fear worth watching?
- Circus of Fear holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circus of Fear?
- Circus of Fear stars Christopher Lee, Leo Genn, Anthony Newlands, Heinz Drache and Eddi Arent.
- When was Circus of Fear released?
- Circus of Fear was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.