The Black Torment (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1964, The Black Torment is a horror and mystery film directed by Robert Hartford-Davis, running about 90 minutes. “A Creature From the Grave Bears Witness to Murder” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lord returns to his manor with his new wife, to hear rumours that he had already secretly returned and had committed several murders. Has he lost his mind, or is something dark afoot ?
Who’s in it. The Black Torment stars Heather Sears as Lady Elizabeth Fordyke, John Turner as Sir Richard Fordyke, Ann Lynn as Diane and Peter Arne as Seymour, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Black Torment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Torment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Torment tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Torment (1964)?
- In GB, The Black Torment is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Torment worth watching?
- The Black Torment holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Torment?
- The Black Torment stars Heather Sears, John Turner, Ann Lynn, Peter Arne and Norman Bird.
- When was The Black Torment released?
- The Black Torment was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.