Alias John Preston (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1955, Alias John Preston is a horror and mystery film directed by David MacDonald, running about 71 minutes. “An Unusual Picture That Carries An Dynamic Wallop!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mysterious young man settles in a rural English town and immediately starts making a good impression. Before long he has insinuated himself into local life, is married and is serving on the board of the local hospital. Everything seems to be going well for him until a newly appointed consultant psychiatrist shows up and starts asking some probing questions.
Who’s in it. Alias John Preston stars Betta St. John as Sally Sandford, Alexander Knox as Dr. Peter Walton, Christopher Lee as John Preston and Sandra Dorne as Sylvia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Alias John Preston has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alias John Preston page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alias John Preston tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alias John Preston (1955)?
- In US, Alias John Preston is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alias John Preston worth watching?
- Alias John Preston holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alias John Preston?
- Alias John Preston stars Betta St. John, Alexander Knox, Christopher Lee, Sandra Dorne and Patrick Holt.
- When was Alias John Preston released?
- Alias John Preston was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.