The Chair (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1988, The Chair is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Waldemar Korzeniowsky, running about 100 minutes. “Your Front Row Seat ... To Terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychologist, a psychiatrist and a prison warden open up a long-closed prison, unaware that the ghost of an electrocuted convict haunts it.
Who’s in it. The Chair stars James Coco as Dr. Harold Woodhouse Langer, Trini Alvarado as Lisa Titus, Paul Benedict as Warden Edward Dwyer and Gary McCleery as Rick Donner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, The Chair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chair (1988)?
- In GB, The Chair is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chair worth watching?
- The Chair holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chair?
- The Chair stars James Coco, Trini Alvarado, Paul Benedict, Gary McCleery and Stephen Geoffreys.