Terror in a Texas Town (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1958, Terror in a Texas Town is an action, drama and western film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, running about 81 minutes. “When the Texas Plains Ran With Blood and Black Gold!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Armed with a harpoon, a Swedish whaler is out for revenge after the death of his father. A greedy oil man trying to buy up the Swede's land might be the guilty party.
Who’s in it. Terror in a Texas Town stars Sterling Hayden as George Hansen, Sebastian Cabot as Ed McNeil, Carol Kelly as Molly and Eugene Mazzola as Pepe Mirada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Terror in a Texas Town has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terror in a Texas Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terror in a Texas Town tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terror in a Texas Town (1958)?
- In US, Terror in a Texas Town is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Terror in a Texas Town worth watching?
- Terror in a Texas Town holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terror in a Texas Town?
- Terror in a Texas Town stars Sterling Hayden, Sebastian Cabot, Carol Kelly, Eugene Mazzola and Nedrick Young.
- When was Terror in a Texas Town released?
- Terror in a Texas Town was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.