The Disembodied (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1957, The Disembodied is a horror film directed by Walter Grauman, running about 73 minutes. “FEMALE WITCH DOCTOR...FIENDISH TIGRESS OF THE JUNGLE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When men on a photo safari stumble into a misanthropic doctor’s remote camp with a wounded comrade, the doctor's restless wife supplements her usual pursuit (voodoo, especially as a way to off her husband) with a new one: seduction. As men lose their hearts (sometimes literally) to the alluring voodoo priestess, she embarks on a killing spree that turns the jungle blood red.
Who’s in it. The Disembodied stars Paul Burke as Tom Maxwell, Allison Hayes as Tonda Metz, John Wengraf as Dr. Carl Metz and Eugenia Paul as Mara, wife of Suba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Disembodied has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 The Disembodied page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Disembodied tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Disembodied (1957)?
- In US, The Disembodied is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 The Disembodied worth watching?
- The Disembodied holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Disembodied?
- The Disembodied stars Paul Burke, Allison Hayes, John Wengraf, Eugenia Paul and Joel Marston.
- When was The Disembodied released?
- The Disembodied was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.