Screamer (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, Screamer is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Shaun O'Riordan, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. A young American girl on her way to visit friends in rural England is brutally attacked and raped. After spending the next few months in a mental institution trying to recover from her ordeal, she is released into the care of her friends. The police assure her that they have the man responsible in custody, and she begins to rest easy. That is until she sees her attacker wandering the streets of the town. After planning her revenge she follows the man and kills him. This, she thinks, is the end of her ordeal. That is until the man she thinks she has killed arrives at the house she is staying in.
Who’s in it. Screamer stars Pamela Franklin as Nicola Stevens, Donal McCann as Jeff Holt, Frances White as Virna Holt and Jim Norton as The Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Screamer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Screamer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Screamer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Screamer (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Screamer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Screamer worth watching?
- Screamer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Screamer?
- Screamer stars Pamela Franklin, Donal McCann, Frances White, Jim Norton and Derek Smith.
- When was Screamer released?
- Screamer was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.