The Astral Factor (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1976, The Astral Factor is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by John Florea, running about 96 minutes. “What You Can't See...Can Kill You!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Demonstrating that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, a convicted strangler studies the paranormal and finds a way to render himself invisible. Once he escapes, he sets out to find and eliminate five women who remind him of the mother he murdered. A police lieutenant (Robert Foxworth) sets out to safeguard them and bring the invisible killer to justice.
Who’s in it. The Astral Factor stars Robert Foxworth as Lt. Charles Barrett, Stefanie Powers as Candy Barrett, Sue Lyon as Darlene DeLong and Mark Slade as Detective Holt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, The Astral Factor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 The Astral Factor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Astral Factor tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Astral Factor (1976)?
- In US, The Astral Factor is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 The Astral Factor worth watching?
- The Astral Factor holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Astral Factor?
- The Astral Factor stars Robert Foxworth, Stefanie Powers, Sue Lyon, Mark Slade and Leslie Parrish.
- When was The Astral Factor released?
- The Astral Factor was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.