Madhouse (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Madhouse is a horror film directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis, running about 93 minutes. “Many people visit… no one ever leaves.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman is pursued by her murderous, psychopathic twin sister in the days leading up to their birthday.
Who’s in it. Madhouse stars Trish Everly as Julia Sullivan, Allison Biggers as Mary Sullivan, Michael MacRae as Sam Edwards and Dennis Robertson as Father James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Madhouse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and ARROW 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 Madhouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madhouse tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madhouse (1981)?
- In US, Madhouse is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and ARROW, 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 Madhouse worth watching?
- Madhouse holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madhouse?
- Madhouse stars Trish Everly, Allison Biggers, Michael MacRae, Dennis Robertson and Morgan Hart.
- When was Madhouse released?
- Madhouse was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.