Voodoo Island (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1957, Voodoo Island is a horror film directed by Reginald Le Borg, running about 76 minutes. “SEE! Men Turned Into Zombies! SEE! Woman-Eating Cobra Plants! SEE! Strange Voodoo Rituals! SEE! The Bridge Of Death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy industrialist hires the renowned hoax-buster Phillip Knight to prove that an island he plans to develop isn't voodoo cursed. However, arriving on the island, Knight soon realizes that voodoo does exist when he discovers man-eating plants and a tribe of natives with bizarre powers.
Who’s in it. Voodoo Island stars Boris Karloff as Phillip Knight, Beverly Tyler as Sarah Adams, Murvyn Vye as Barney Finch and Elisha Cook Jr. as Martin Schuyler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Voodoo Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Voodoo Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Voodoo Island tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Voodoo Island (1957)?
- In US, Voodoo Island is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Voodoo Island worth watching?
- Voodoo Island holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Voodoo Island?
- Voodoo Island stars Boris Karloff, Beverly Tyler, Murvyn Vye, Elisha Cook Jr. and Rhodes Reason.
- When was Voodoo Island released?
- Voodoo Island was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.