The Incubus (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1982, The Incubus is a thriller and horror film directed by John Hough, running about 93 minutes. “The Incubus. He is the Destroyer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the small New England town of Galen, a young teenage boy claims he has dreams of young women being brutally raped and murdered. A doctor and the local sheriff discover that the boy's dreams are real and that a sinister occult might be behind the brutal murders. They must track down the vicious killer, who may be the indestructible incarnation of a demon spawned from hell.
Who’s in it. The Incubus stars John Cassavetes as Dr. Sam Cordell, John Ireland as Hank Walden, Helen Hughes as Agatha Galen and Kerrie Keane as Laura Kincaid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Incubus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Incubus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Incubus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Incubus (1982)?
- In US, The Incubus is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Incubus worth watching?
- The Incubus holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Incubus?
- The Incubus stars John Cassavetes, John Ireland, Helen Hughes, Kerrie Keane and Erin Noble.
- When was The Incubus released?
- The Incubus was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.