Mad Love (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1935, Mad Love is a horror and romance film directed by Karl Freund, running about 68 minutes. “A new, a strange, a gifted personality comes to the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An insane surgeon's obsession with an actress leads him to replace her wounded pianist husband's hands with the hands of a knife murderer--hands which still have the urge to throw knives.
Who’s in it. Mad Love stars Peter Lorre as Doctor Gogol, Frances Drake as Yvonne Orlac, Colin Clive as Stephen Orlac and Ted Healy as Reagan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mad Love has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad Love tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mad Love (1935)?
- In US, Mad Love is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mad Love worth watching?
- Mad Love holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mad Love?
- Mad Love stars Peter Lorre, Frances Drake, Colin Clive, Ted Healy and Sara Haden.
- When was Mad Love released?
- Mad Love was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.