Dementia (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, Dementia is a crime and horror film directed by John Parker, running about 56 minutes. “Not ONE WORD is spoken on the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shot entirely without dialogue and filled with suggestive violence and psycho-sexual imagery, it's like a skid row expressionist thriller following the nocturnal prowling of a young woman haunted by homicidal guilt.
Who’s in it. Dementia stars Adrienne Barrett as The Gamin, Bruno VeSota as Rich Man, Ben Roseman as Father and Richard Barron as Evil One, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dementia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dementia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dementia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dementia (1955)?
- In US, Dementia is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dementia worth watching?
- Dementia holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dementia?
- Dementia stars Adrienne Barrett, Bruno VeSota, Ben Roseman, Richard Barron and Ed Hinkle.
- When was Dementia released?
- Dementia was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.