Unhinged (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1982, Unhinged is a horror film directed by Don Gronquist, running about 80 minutes. “The Nightmare Begins When You Wake Up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. College students Terry, Nancy, and Gloria, on their way to a rock concert, crash their car in a torrential rainstorm, badly injuring one of them. Seeking shelter and aid, they come across a house occupied by a man-hating mother and her daughter...and they soon wish they hadn't.
Who’s in it. Unhinged stars Laurel Munson as Terry Morgan, Janet Penner as Marion Penrose, Sara Ansley as Nancy Paulson and Virginia Settle as Mrs. Penrose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Unhinged has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB 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 Unhinged page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unhinged tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unhinged (1982)?
- In GB, Unhinged 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 Unhinged worth watching?
- Unhinged holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unhinged?
- Unhinged stars Laurel Munson, Janet Penner, Sara Ansley, Virginia Settle and Barbara Lusch.
- When was Unhinged released?
- Unhinged was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.