The Damned (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, The Damned is a fantasy, drama, horror and romance film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 87 minutes. “Children of Ice And Darkness! They Are the Lurking Unseen Evil You Dare Not Face Alone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American tourist, a youth gang leader, and his troubled sister find themselves trapped in a top secret government facility experimenting on children.
Who’s in it. The Damned stars Macdonald Carey as Simon Wells, Shirley Anne Field as Joan, Viveca Lindfors as Freya Neilson and Alexander Knox as Bernard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Damned has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Damned page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Damned tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Damned (1962)?
- In US, The Damned is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Damned worth watching?
- The Damned holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Damned?
- The Damned stars Macdonald Carey, Shirley Anne Field, Viveca Lindfors, Alexander Knox and Oliver Reed.
- When was The Damned released?
- The Damned was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.