Strange Confession (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1945, Strange Confession is a drama, crime, horror and mystery film directed by John Hoffman, running about 62 minutes. “Newest Weirdest Shocker” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientist who is working on a cure for influenza is victimized by his unscrupulous boss, who releases the vaccine before it's ready, resulting in the death of the scientist's son.
Who’s in it. Strange Confession stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Jeff Carter, Brenda Joyce as Mary Carter, J. Carrol Naish as Roger Graham and Milburn Stone as Stevens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Strange Confession has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strange Confession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strange Confession tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strange Confession (1945)?
- In US, Strange Confession is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strange Confession worth watching?
- Strange Confession holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strange Confession?
- Strange Confession stars Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce, J. Carrol Naish, Milburn Stone and Lloyd Bridges.
- When was Strange Confession released?
- Strange Confession was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.