The Appointment (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, The Appointment is a horror film directed by Lindsey C. Vickers, running about 90 minutes. “A chilling tale of the supernatural!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prophetic nightmares precede a family's confrontation with an evil, unseen force.
Who’s in it. The Appointment stars Edward Woodward as Ian, Jane Merrow as Dianna, Samantha Weysom as Joanne and John Judd as Mark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Appointment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Appointment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Appointment tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Appointment (1981)?
- In US, The Appointment is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Appointment worth watching?
- The Appointment holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Appointment?
- The Appointment stars Edward Woodward, Jane Merrow, Samantha Weysom, John Judd and Alan Stuart.
- When was The Appointment released?
- The Appointment was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.