Ænigma (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1987, Ænigma is a thriller, horror, mystery and romance film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 90 minutes. “They made a clown out of Kathy once too often!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The spirit of a comatose teenage girl possesses the body of a newcomer to her girls' boarding school in order to enact bloody revenge against the elitist, lingerie-clad coeds responsible for her condition.
Who’s in it. Ænigma stars Jared Martin as Robert Anderson, Lara Lamberti as Eva Gordon, Ulli Reinthaler as Jenny Clark and Sophie d'Aulan as Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Ænigma has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ænigma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ænigma tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ænigma (1987)?
- In US, Ænigma is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ænigma worth watching?
- Ænigma holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ænigma?
- Ænigma stars Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan and Jennifer Naud.
- When was Ænigma released?
- Ænigma was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.