The Young, the Evil and the Savage (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1968, The Young, the Evil and the Savage is a thriller and mystery film directed by Antonio Margheriti, running about 94 minutes. “Behind the spiked gates of this "exclusive" girls' school, live... "THE YOUNG, THE EVIL AND THE SAVAGE."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman is strangled in the bath by a black-gloved killer who disposes of her body in a large trunk. The trunk is delivered to St. Hilda College, an exclusive finishing school. Betty-Anne, one of the female students, is strangled in the school cellar. The police, led by Inspector Durand, are called in to investigate. Suspects include La Floret, the voyeuristic gardener; Di Brazzi, the new swimming instructor; Mrs. Clay, the summer school French mistress; an old professor who collects birds; and a philandering young teacher called Richard. The murders continue but Jill, a keen amateur detective, helps the police identify the unlikely killer...
Who’s in it. The Young, the Evil and the Savage stars Mark Damon as Richard Barrett, Eleonora Brown as Lucille Moffat, Sally Smith as Jill and Patrizia Valturri as Denise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Young, the Evil and the Savage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young, the Evil and the Savage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young, the Evil and the Savage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young, the Evil and the Savage (1968)?
- In US, The Young, the Evil and the Savage is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young, the Evil and the Savage worth watching?
- The Young, the Evil and the Savage holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young, the Evil and the Savage?
- The Young, the Evil and the Savage stars Mark Damon, Eleonora Brown, Sally Smith, Patrizia Valturri and Luciano Pigozzi.
- When was The Young, the Evil and the Savage released?
- The Young, the Evil and the Savage was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.