Horror Hospital (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1973, Horror Hospital is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Antony Balch, running about 90 minutes. “The Operation is a Success ... When the Patient Dies” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following his forced retirement from an appalling rock band, Jason decides to vacation at Brittlehouse Manor, a health farm run by the leather-gloved, ex-Nazi scientist Dr. Storm. Along the way, Jason meets Judy, also on her way to Brittlehouse Manor to visit her aunt, who married Dr. Storm some years ago. Once they arrive, the pair realise rather quickly that something is wrong, probably because the other guests have had their brains surgically removed, or all the blood pouring from the sink, or possibly just because the creepy midget keeps telling them to brush their teeth.
Who’s in it. Horror Hospital stars Michael Gough as Dr. Christian Storm, Robin Askwith as Jason Jones, Vanessa Shaw as Judy Peters and Dennis Price as Mr. Pollack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Horror Hospital has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Horror Hospital page.
If you liked it. Fans of Horror Hospital tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Horror Hospital (1973)?
- In US, Horror Hospital is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Horror Hospital worth watching?
- Horror Hospital holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Horror Hospital?
- Horror Hospital stars Michael Gough, Robin Askwith, Vanessa Shaw, Dennis Price and Ellen Pollock.
- When was Horror Hospital released?
- Horror Hospital was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.