Twilight People (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 4.5

Twilight People poster

Released in 1972, Twilight People is a horror and science fiction film directed by Eddie Romero, running about 81 minutes. “Animal desires... Human lust. Test Tube terrors... Half beast... all monster.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A kidnapped diver is taken to an island inhabited by a mad scientist and his half-animal, half-human creations.

Who’s in it. Twilight People stars John Ashley as Matt Farrell, Pat Woodell as Neva Gordon, Jan Merlin as Steinman and Charles Macaulay as Dr. Gordon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Twilight People has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twilight People page.

If you liked it. Fans of Twilight People tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Twilight People (1972)?
In US, Twilight People is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Twilight People worth watching?
Twilight People holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Twilight People?
Twilight People stars John Ashley, Pat Woodell, Jan Merlin, Charles Macaulay and Pam Grier.
When was Twilight People released?
Twilight People was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.