The Haunted Palace (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1963, The Haunted Palace is a horror film directed by Roger Corman, running about 87 minutes. “A warlock's home is his castle...forever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A warlock burned at the stake comes back and takes over the body of his great grandson to take his revenge on the descendents of the villages that burned him.
Who’s in it. The Haunted Palace stars Vincent Price as Charles Dexter Ward / Joseph Curwen, Debra Paget as Ann Ward, Lon Chaney Jr. as Simon Orne and Frank Maxwell as Dr. Marinus Willet / Priam Willet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Haunted Palace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Haunted Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Haunted Palace tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Haunted Palace (1963)?
- In US, The Haunted Palace is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Haunted Palace worth watching?
- The Haunted Palace holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Haunted Palace?
- The Haunted Palace stars Vincent Price, Debra Paget, Lon Chaney Jr., Frank Maxwell and Leo Gordon.
- When was The Haunted Palace released?
- The Haunted Palace was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.