Horror Express (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, Horror Express is a horror film directed by Eugenio Martín, running about 87 minutes. “A nightmare of terror travelling aboard the Horror Express!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mysterious and unearthly deaths start to occur while Professor Saxton is transporting the frozen remains of a primitive humanoid creature he found in Manchuria back to Europe.
Who’s in it. Horror Express stars Christopher Lee as Prof. Sir Alexander Saxton, Peter Cushing as Dr. Wells, Telly Savalas as Captain Kazan and Alberto de Mendoza as Father Pujardov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Horror Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Horror Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Horror Express tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Horror Express (1972)?
- In US, Horror Express is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Horror Express worth watching?
- Horror Express holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Horror Express?
- Horror Express stars Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Telly Savalas, Alberto de Mendoza and Silvia Tortosa.
- When was Horror Express released?
- Horror Express was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.