The Carpathian Castle (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film
Released in 1976, The Carpathian Castle is a horror, mystery and tv movie film directed by Jean-Christophe Averty, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1898, strange things happen in a castle not far from the small village of Werst in the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania. Twenty years earlier, the castle had been abandoned due to some nefarious dealings there but a shepherd sees smoke coming out of the chimney, which stirs up the village with whispers Chort (a demon) is now occupying the place. Count Franz de Télek, a visitor to the area, becomes intrigued by all this turmoil and decides to investigate. Made for French television and based on the 1892 Jules Verne novel of the same name.
Who’s in it. The Carpathian Castle stars Benoît Allemane as Count Franz de Télek, Sacha Pitoëff as Gortz, Annette Poivre as Augusta and Jean Martin as Orfanik, the Inventor, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Carpathian Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Carpathian Castle tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Carpathian Castle (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Carpathian Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Carpathian Castle?
- The Carpathian Castle stars Benoît Allemane, Sacha Pitoëff, Annette Poivre, Jean Martin and Jean-Roger Caussimon.
- When was The Carpathian Castle released?
- The Carpathian Castle was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.