The Strangeness (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1985, The Strangeness is a horror film directed by Melanie Anne Phillips, running about 93 minutes. “Where Most Nightmares End The Strangeness Begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of explorers surveying an abandoned goldmine are trapped in a cave in, and find themselves at the mercy of a slimy, mysterious creature.
Who’s in it. The Strangeness stars Dan Lunham as Geoff Calvert, Terri Berland as Cindy Flanders, Mark Sawicki as Dan Flanders and Chris Huntley as Tony Ruggles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Strangeness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strangeness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strangeness tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strangeness (1985)?
- In US, The Strangeness is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Strangeness worth watching?
- The Strangeness holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Strangeness?
- The Strangeness stars Dan Lunham, Terri Berland, Mark Sawicki, Chris Huntley and Rolf Theison.
- When was The Strangeness released?
- The Strangeness was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.