Delirium (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1972, Delirium is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Renato Polselli, running about 102 minutes. “More perverted than FRENZY... Bloodier than PSYCHO... More sadistic than BLUEBEARD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A respected doctor becomes the prime suspect in a series of gruesome murders.
Who’s in it. Delirium stars Mickey Hargitay as Herbert Lyutak, Rita Calderoni as Marcia Lyutak, Raul Lovecchio as Inspector Edwards and Tano Cimarosa as John Lacey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Delirium has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and Full Moon Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Delirium page.
If you liked it. Fans of Delirium tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Delirium (1972)?
- In US, Delirium is available to stream on Eternal Family and Full Moon Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Delirium worth watching?
- Delirium holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Delirium?
- Delirium stars Mickey Hargitay, Rita Calderoni, Raul Lovecchio, Tano Cimarosa and Christa Barrymore.
- When was Delirium released?
- Delirium was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.