The Gruesome Twosome (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1967, The Gruesome Twosome is a comedy and horror film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis, running about 72 minutes. “Oh Yes... Our Wigs Are Made From Genuine Human Hair, And How!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elderly woman has her son kill and scalp various young women to use their hair for her wig shop. A persistent coed tries to link various killings on a local Florida college campus to them.
Who’s in it. The Gruesome Twosome stars Elizabeth Davis as Mrs. Pringle, Gretchen Wells as Kathy Baker, Chris Martell as Rodney Pringle and Rodney Bedell as Dave Hall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Gruesome Twosome has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gruesome Twosome page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gruesome Twosome tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gruesome Twosome (1967)?
- In US, The Gruesome Twosome is available to stream on Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gruesome Twosome worth watching?
- The Gruesome Twosome holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gruesome Twosome?
- The Gruesome Twosome stars Elizabeth Davis, Gretchen Wells, Chris Martell, Rodney Bedell and Ray Sager.
- When was The Gruesome Twosome released?
- The Gruesome Twosome was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.