Baba Yaga (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1973, Baba Yaga is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Corrado Farina, running about 89 minutes. “Is it real or is it a dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carroll Baker stars in this psychedelic shocker about a mysterious witch who casts a spell over attractive, youthful fashion photographer Valentina Rosselli (Isabelle De Funes). Thrust into a world of sadism, Valentina must figure out whether the torture being inflicted on her is because of one woman's twisted agenda … or a curse known as Baba Yaga.
Who’s in it. Baba Yaga stars George Eastman as Arno Treves, Carroll Baker as Baba Yaga, Isabelle De Funès as Valentina Rosselli and Ely Galleani as Annette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Baba Yaga has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baba Yaga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baba Yaga tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baba Yaga (1973)?
- In US, Baba Yaga is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baba Yaga worth watching?
- Baba Yaga holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baba Yaga?
- Baba Yaga stars George Eastman, Carroll Baker, Isabelle De Funès, Ely Galleani and Angela Covello.
- When was Baba Yaga released?
- Baba Yaga was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.