Crucible of Terror (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1971, Crucible of Terror is a drama and horror film directed by Ted Hooker, running about 91 minutes. “The art of murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An obsessed sculptor kills a young women to make a perfect bronze sculpture of her. Years later at his secluded home a number of people become trapped in a web of revenge, murder and horror.
Who’s in it. Crucible of Terror stars Mike Raven as Victor Clare, James Bolam as John Davies, Mary Maude as Millie and Ronald Lacey as Michael Clare, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Crucible of Terror has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crucible of Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crucible of Terror tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crucible of Terror (1971)?
- In US, Crucible of Terror is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crucible of Terror worth watching?
- Crucible of Terror holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crucible of Terror?
- Crucible of Terror stars Mike Raven, James Bolam, Mary Maude, Ronald Lacey and Betty Alberge.
- When was Crucible of Terror released?
- Crucible of Terror was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.