Octaman (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1971, Octaman is a horror and science fiction film directed by Harry Essex, running about 76 minutes. “Horror heap from the nuclear trash!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientific team in Mexico discover a pool of unusual baby "octopus-like" specimens. Gathering a few for analysis back at the lab, it is soon discovered that the critters belong to a gangly six-foot half man/half octopus-like creature, that's pretty angry and wants her 'babies' returned…
Who’s in it. Octaman stars Pier Angeli as Susan Lowry, Kerwin Mathews as Dr. Rick Torres, Jeff Morrow as Dr. John Willard and David Essex as Davido, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Octaman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Octaman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Octaman tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Octaman (1971)?
- In US, Octaman is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Octaman worth watching?
- Octaman holds an audience score of 3.7 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 Octaman?
- Octaman stars Pier Angeli, Kerwin Mathews, Jeff Morrow, David Essex and Jerome Guardino.
- When was Octaman released?
- Octaman was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.