The Killing Kind (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1974, The Killing Kind is a thriller and horror film directed by Curtis Harrington, running about 95 minutes. “Terry loved soft, furry, little animals. He loved his mother. He loved pretty girls...ALL DEAD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Terry Lambert returns home from serving a prison term for a gang-rape he was forced to participate in. He seeks revenge on his lawyer and the girl who framed him. But his real problem is his overbearing mother, whose boarding house he resides in and who keeps bringing him glasses of chocolate milk. One of her boarders, Lori, becomes attracted to him. However, while he was serving his prison sentence, Terry developed an interest in rough, violent sex, and gory death. Now, one by one, some of the town's women pop up dead.
Who’s in it. The Killing Kind stars Ann Sothern as Thelma Lambert, John Savage as Terry Lambert, Luana Anders as Louise and Ruth Roman as Rhea Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Killing Kind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Killing Kind page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Killing Kind tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Killing Kind (1974)?
- In US, The Killing Kind is available to stream on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Killing Kind worth watching?
- The Killing Kind holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Killing Kind?
- The Killing Kind stars Ann Sothern, John Savage, Luana Anders, Ruth Roman and Cindy Williams.
- When was The Killing Kind released?
- The Killing Kind was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.