Phobia (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1980, Phobia is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by John Huston, running about 94 minutes. “What happens when your Psychiatrist goes out of his mind?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist involved in a radical new therapy comes under suspicion when his patients are murdered, each according to their individual phobias.
Who’s in it. Phobia stars Paul Michael Glaser as Dr. Peter Ross, Susan Hogan as Jenny St Clair, John Colicos as Inspector Barnes and David Bolt as Henry Owen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Phobia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phobia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phobia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phobia (1980)?
- In US, Phobia is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phobia worth watching?
- Phobia holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phobia?
- Phobia stars Paul Michael Glaser, Susan Hogan, John Colicos, David Bolt and Patricia Collins.
- When was Phobia released?
- Phobia was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.