Pennhurst (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2012, Pennhurst is a horror film directed by Michael Rooker, running about 77 minutes. “They Should Have Left The Truth Alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A local television show embarks to capture the paranormal activity at Pennhurst, an abandoned psychiatric hospital well known to ghost hunters across the world.
Who’s in it. Pennhurst stars Beverley Mitchell as Sarah, Haylie Duff as Megan, Michael Rooker as Dr. Death and Jimmy Palumbo as Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Pennhurst has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pennhurst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pennhurst tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pennhurst (2012)?
- In GB, Pennhurst is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pennhurst worth watching?
- Pennhurst holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pennhurst?
- Pennhurst stars Beverley Mitchell, Haylie Duff, Michael Rooker, Jimmy Palumbo and J. LaRose.
- When was Pennhurst released?
- Pennhurst was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.