Cataclysm (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1980, Cataclysm is a horror film directed by Gregg Tallas, running about 94 minutes. “...the nightmare never ends” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police detective, Mitchell, investigating the death of a victim of a Nazi concentration camp discovers a nightclubbing playboy who has strange powers over women and is seemingly ageless.
Who’s in it. Cataclysm stars Cameron Mitchell as Lt. Sterne, Marc Lawrence as Abraham Weiss / Dieter, Faith Clift as Claire Hansen and Richard Moll as James Hanson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Cataclysm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cataclysm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cataclysm tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cataclysm (1980)?
- In US, Cataclysm is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cataclysm worth watching?
- Cataclysm holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cataclysm?
- Cataclysm stars Cameron Mitchell, Marc Lawrence, Faith Clift, Richard Moll and Maurice Grandmaison.
- When was Cataclysm released?
- Cataclysm was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.