Where can I watch Das Tier (1981)?

In USA, Das Tier is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Das Tier worth watching?

Das Tier holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Das Tier?

Das Tier stars Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone and Belinda Balaski.

When was Das Tier released?

Das Tier was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.

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Das Tier (1981): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1981 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1981, Das Tier is a horror film directed by Joe Dante, running about 91 minutes. “In jedem von uns steckt ein Tier, wehe, es bricht einmal aus.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Fernsehjournalistin Karen wird von einem Serienkiller gejagt. Bei einem Zusammentreffen wird der Psychopath zwar getötet, doch Karen kann das Erlebte nicht vergessen. Jede Nacht wird sie von Albträumen geplagt. Hilfe erhofft sie sich von Dr. Wagner, der sie in ein abgelegenes Sanatorium schickt. Doch dort beginnt erst der wahre Albtraum: Karen hört nachts unheimliche Geräusche aus den Wäldern und ehe sie sich versieht, entpuppt sich das gesamte Sanatorium als Werwolf-Kolonie. Jetzt helfen nur noch Silberkugeln...

Who’s in it. Das Tier stars Dee Wallace as Karen White, Patrick Macnee as Dr. George Waggner, Dennis Dugan as Chris and Christopher Stone as R. William 'Bill' Neill, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Das Tier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Tier page.

If you liked it. Fans of Das Tier tend to enjoy Psycho, Das Schweigen der Lämmer, Shining and Alien - Das unheimliche Wesen aus einer fremden Welt.

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Where can I watch Das Tier (1981)?: In USA, Das Tier is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Das Tier worth watching?: Das Tier holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Das Tier?: Das Tier stars Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone and Belinda Balaski.
When was Das Tier released?: Das Tier was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.