Habit (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, Habit is a horror film directed by Simeon Halligan, running about 90 minutes. “One taste... and you're hooked” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Manchester, the present. Michael divides his time between the job center and the pub. A chance meeting with Lee, an introduction to her Uncle Ian and a heavy night on the lash lead to a job working the door at a Northern Quarter massage parlor. After witnessing the violent death of one of the punters, Michael experiences blood-drenched flashbacks and feels himself being sucked into a twilight world that he doesn't understand but that is irresistibly attractive. When he eventually finds out what goes on in the room below Cloud 9, Michaels' life will never be the same again.
Who’s in it. Habit stars William Ash as Ian, Jessica Barden as Lee, Roxanne Pallett as Alex and Louis Emerick as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Habit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Habit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Habit tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Habit (2017)?
- In US, Habit is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Habit worth watching?
- Habit holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Habit?
- Habit stars William Ash, Jessica Barden, Roxanne Pallett, Louis Emerick and Sally Carman.
- When was Habit released?
- Habit was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.