Black Sabbath (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1963, Black Sabbath is a horror film directed by Mario Bava, running about 95 minutes. “Not Since "FRANKENSTEIN" Have You Seen Such Horror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three short tales of supernatural horror. In “The Telephone,” a woman is plagued by threatening phone calls. In "The Wurdalak,” a family is preyed upon by vampiric monsters. In “The Drop of Water,” a deceased medium wreaks havoc on the living.
Who’s in it. Black Sabbath stars Boris Karloff as Gorca (segment "The Wurdalak"), Susy Andersen as Sdenka (segment "The Wurdalak"), Mark Damon as Vladimire d'Urfe (segment "The Wurdalak") and Michèle Mercier as Rosy (segment "The Telephone"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Black Sabbath has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Sabbath page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Sabbath tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Sabbath (1963)?
- In US, Black Sabbath is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Black Sabbath worth watching?
- Black Sabbath holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Sabbath?
- Black Sabbath stars Boris Karloff, Susy Andersen, Mark Damon, Michèle Mercier and Lidia Alfonsi.
- When was Black Sabbath released?
- Black Sabbath was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.