Grip of the Strangler (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1958, Grip of the Strangler is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Robert Day, running about 78 minutes. “KING OF THE MONSTERS! KARLOFF IN HIS NEW HORROR HIT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
Who’s in it. Grip of the Strangler stars Boris Karloff as James Rankin, Jean Kent as Cora Seth, Elizabeth Allan as Barbara Rankin and Anthony Dawson as Supt. Burk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Grip of the Strangler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grip of the Strangler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grip of the Strangler tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grip of the Strangler (1958)?
- In US, Grip of the Strangler is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grip of the Strangler worth watching?
- Grip of the Strangler holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grip of the Strangler?
- Grip of the Strangler stars Boris Karloff, Jean Kent, Elizabeth Allan, Anthony Dawson and Vera Day.
- When was Grip of the Strangler released?
- Grip of the Strangler was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.