Fiend (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1980, Fiend is a horror film directed by Don Dohler, running about 90 minutes. “Dark ... Deadly ... Demonic ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An evil spirit resurrects the corpse of a dead music teacher, who now must strangle and absorb people's energy in order to stay alive. When he moves to the suburbs of Baltimore and resumes giving music lessons, he begins to cause suspicion amongst his neighbors.
Who’s in it. Fiend stars Don Leifert as Eric Longfellow, Richard Nelson as Gary Kender, Elaine White as Marsha Kender and George Stover as Dennis Frye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Fiend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fiend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fiend tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fiend (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fiend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fiend worth watching?
- Fiend holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fiend?
- Fiend stars Don Leifert, Richard Nelson, Elaine White, George Stover and Greg Dohler.
- When was Fiend released?
- Fiend was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.