Devil Hunter (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1980, Devil Hunter is a horror film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 102 minutes. “Hunted, raped, and tormented out of her mind...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lovely Laura, on a modelling job in South Africa, is kidnapped by a gang who carry her off into the jungle from where they demand a huge ransom. Two men set off in a helicopter to rescue her, little knowing what horrors Laura is enduring in the meantime in the savage clutches of a primitive and bloodthristy world. Laura's rescuers not only have to face the cruel violence of her captors - but also the horrifying lust for blood of a primitive and cruel god.
Who’s in it. Devil Hunter stars Ursula Buchfellner as Laura Crawford (as Ursula Fellner), Al Cliver as Peter Weston, Antonio Mayans as Jack (as Robert Foster) and Antonio de Cabo as Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Devil Hunter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devil Hunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devil Hunter tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devil Hunter (1980)?
- In US, Devil Hunter is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Devil Hunter worth watching?
- Devil Hunter 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 Devil Hunter?
- Devil Hunter stars Ursula Buchfellner, Al Cliver, Antonio Mayans, Antonio de Cabo and Bertrand Altmann.
- When was Devil Hunter released?
- Devil Hunter was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.