Absurd (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1981, Absurd is a horror film directed by Joe D'Amato, running about 94 minutes. “Pray you survive the hunt.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A priest-doctor chasing a man with supernatural regenerative abilities, who has recently escaped from a medical lab, reaches a small town where the mutant goes on a killing spree.
Who’s in it. Absurd stars George Eastman as Mikos Stenopolis, Annie Belle as Emily, Charles Borromel as Sgt. Ben Engleman and Katya Berger as Katia Bennett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Absurd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Absurd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Absurd tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Absurd (1981)?
- In US, Absurd is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Absurd worth watching?
- Absurd holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Absurd?
- Absurd stars George Eastman, Annie Belle, Charles Borromel, Katya Berger and Kasimir Berger.
- When was Absurd released?
- Absurd was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.