My Blood Runs Cold (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1965, My Blood Runs Cold is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by William Conrad, running about 104 minutes. “Is It Possible That The Dead Can Be Reborn?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Wealthy, reckless Californian Julie Merriday, accompanied by her boyfriend Harry Lindsay, an attorney, narrowly avoids crashing into a motorcycle driven by young Ben Gunther. Ben temporarily abandons his damaged cycle and accepts a ride from Julie but insists upon calling her Barbara. Later, at the Merriday beach house, Julie's Aunt Sarah tells Julie that her great great grandmother was named Barbara, and furthermore, that ancestress had an illegitimate child fathered by one Benjamin Gunther.

Who’s in it. My Blood Runs Cold stars Troy Donahue as Ben Gunther, Joey Heatherton as Julie Merriday, Barry Sullivan as Julian Merriday and Nicolas Coster as Harry Lindsay, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, My Blood Runs Cold has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Blood Runs Cold page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Blood Runs Cold tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Blood Runs Cold (1965)?
In US, My Blood Runs Cold is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is My Blood Runs Cold worth watching?
My Blood Runs Cold holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Blood Runs Cold?
My Blood Runs Cold stars Troy Donahue, Joey Heatherton, Barry Sullivan, Nicolas Coster and Jeanette Nolan.
When was My Blood Runs Cold released?
My Blood Runs Cold was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.