Rabid (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1977, Rabid is a horror and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 91 minutes. “You can't trust your mother, your best friend, the neighbor next door… one minute they're perfectly normal, the next… RABID!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After undergoing radical surgery for injuries from a motorcycle accident, a young woman develops a strange phallic growth on her body and a thirst for human blood—the only nourishment that will now sustain her.
Who’s in it. Rabid stars Marilyn Chambers as Rose, Frank Moore as Hart Read, Joe Silver as Murray Cypher and Howard Ryshpan as Dr. Dan Keloid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Rabid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rabid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rabid tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rabid (1977)?
- In US, Rabid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rabid worth watching?
- Rabid holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Rabid?
- Rabid stars Marilyn Chambers, Frank Moore, Joe Silver, Howard Ryshpan and Patricia Gage.
- When was Rabid released?
- Rabid was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.