The Terror (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1963, The Terror is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Roger Corman, running about 79 minutes. “Trapped in a Haunted Castle... There is no Escape From The TERROR” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young officer in Napoleon's army pursues a mysterious woman to the castle of an elderly Baron.
Who’s in it. The Terror stars Boris Karloff as Baron Victor Frederick Von Leppe, Jack Nicholson as Lt. Andre Duvalier, Sandra Knight as Helene / Ghost of Ilsa The Baroness Von Leppe and Dick Miller as Stefan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Terror has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and 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 The Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Terror tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Terror (1963)?
- In US, The Terror is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 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 The Terror worth watching?
- The Terror holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Terror?
- The Terror stars Boris Karloff, Jack Nicholson, Sandra Knight, Dick Miller and Dorothy Neumann.
- When was The Terror released?
- The Terror was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.