Deranged (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1974, Deranged is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Jeff Gillen, running about 83 minutes. “Pretty Sally Mae died a very unnatural death! ... But the worst hasn't happened to her yet!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man living in rural Wisconsin takes care of his bed-ridden mother, who is very domineering and teaches him that all women are evil. After she dies he misses her, so a year later he digs her up and takes her home. He learns about taxidermy and begins robbing graves to get materials to patch her up, and inevitably begins looking for fresher sources of materials. Based closely on the true story of Ed Gein.
Who’s in it. Deranged stars Roberts Blossom as Ezra Cobb, Cosette Lee as Ma Cobb, Leslie Carlson as Tom Sims and Robert Warner as Harlon Kootz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Deranged has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deranged page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deranged tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deranged (1974)?
- In US, Deranged is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deranged worth watching?
- Deranged holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deranged?
- Deranged stars Roberts Blossom, Cosette Lee, Leslie Carlson, Robert Warner and Marcia Diamond.
- When was Deranged released?
- Deranged was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.