Planet of the Vampires (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1965, Planet of the Vampires is a horror and science fiction film directed by Mario Bava, running about 88 minutes. “This was the day the universe trembled before the demon forces of the killer planet!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After landing on a mysterious planet, a team of astronauts begin to turn on each other, swayed by the uncertain influence of the planet and its strange inhabitants.
Who’s in it. Planet of the Vampires stars Barry Sullivan as Captain Mark Markary, Norma Bengell as Sanya, Ángel Aranda as Wess and Evi Marandi as Tiona, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Planet of the Vampires has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Planet of the Vampires page.
If you liked it. Fans of Planet of the Vampires tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Planet of the Vampires (1965)?
- In US, Planet of the Vampires is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Planet of the Vampires worth watching?
- Planet of the Vampires holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Planet of the Vampires?
- Planet of the Vampires stars Barry Sullivan, Norma Bengell, Ángel Aranda, Evi Marandi and Stelio Candelli.
- When was Planet of the Vampires released?
- Planet of the Vampires was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.