Totem (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1999, Totem is a horror film directed by David DeCoteau, running about 68 minutes. “The Shape of Nightmares to Come...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Six people find themselves inexplicably transported to a remote cabin that is surrounded by an invisible barrier. In a nearby graveyard, they discover an ancient, carved stone monument that they dub a "totem pole." Soon, they find themselves trapped in a murderous plot by malevolent forces that can control and manipulate their actions with the ultimate goal being to unleash three demonic entities from the monument.
Who’s in it. Totem stars Jason Faunt as Paul Maglia, Marissa Tait as Alma Groves, Eric W. Edwards as Leonard McKinney and Sacha Spencer as Roz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Totem has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Totem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Totem tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Totem (1999)?
- In US, Totem is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Totem worth watching?
- Totem holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Totem?
- Totem stars Jason Faunt, Marissa Tait, Eric W. Edwards, Sacha Spencer and Tyler Anderson.
- When was Totem released?
- Totem was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.