Macabre (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1980, Macabre is a horror film directed by Lamberto Bava, running about 89 minutes. “Prepare yourself for the Shock of a Lifetime! Once she kept a lover on the side. But that's nothing compared to what she's keeping in the freezer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A middle-aged woman, traumatized from the death of her adulterous lover, moves into a room at a New Orleans boarding house where the blind landlord becomes suspicious to her activities of continuing her affair with her dead lover.
Who’s in it. Macabre stars Bernice Stegers as Jane Baker, Stanko Molnar as Robert Duval, Veronica Zinny as Lucy Baker and Roberto Posse as Fred Kellerman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Macabre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macabre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macabre tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Macabre (1980)?
- In US, Macabre is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Macabre worth watching?
- Macabre holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macabre?
- Macabre stars Bernice Stegers, Stanko Molnar, Veronica Zinny, Roberto Posse and Ferdinando Orlandi.
- When was Macabre released?
- Macabre was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.