Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1959, Attack of the Giant Leeches is a horror and science fiction film directed by Bernard L. Kowalski, running about 62 minutes. “Massive Blood Sucking Monsters!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A backwoods game warden and a local doctor discover that giant leeches are responsible for disappearances and deaths in a local swamp, but the local police don't believe them.
Who’s in it. Attack of the Giant Leeches stars Ken Clark as Steve Benton, Yvette Vickers as Liz Walker, Michael Emmet as Cal Moulton and Jan Shepard as Nan Greyson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Attack of the Giant Leeches has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Attack of the Giant Leeches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Attack of the Giant Leeches tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959)?
- In US, Attack of the Giant Leeches is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Attack of the Giant Leeches worth watching?
- Attack of the Giant Leeches holds an audience score of 4.1 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 Attack of the Giant Leeches?
- Attack of the Giant Leeches stars Ken Clark, Yvette Vickers, Michael Emmet, Jan Shepard and Tyler McVey.
- When was Attack of the Giant Leeches released?
- Attack of the Giant Leeches was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.