Rawhead Rex (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1986, Rawhead Rex is a horror film directed by George Pavlou, running about 89 minutes. “He's pure evil, pure power, pure terror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ireland will never be the same after Rawhead Rex, a particularly nasty demon, is released from his underground prison by an unwitting farmer. The film follows Rex's cross country rampage, while a man struggles to stop it.
Who’s in it. Rawhead Rex stars David Dukes as Howard Hallenbeck, Niall Tóibín as Reverend Coot, Cora Lunny as Minty Hallenbeck and Ronan Wilmot as Declan O'Brien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Rawhead Rex has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, YouTube TV and Shudder 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 Rawhead Rex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rawhead Rex tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rawhead Rex (1986)?
- In US, Rawhead Rex is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and YouTube TV, 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 Rawhead Rex worth watching?
- Rawhead Rex holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rawhead Rex?
- Rawhead Rex stars David Dukes, Niall Tóibín, Cora Lunny, Ronan Wilmot and Donal McCann.
- When was Rawhead Rex released?
- Rawhead Rex was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.