Zaat (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1971, Zaat is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Don Barton, running about 100 minutes. “Is the monster man... fish... or devil?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mad scientist unleashes his master plan: to transform himself into a mutated walking catfish, and gain revenge on those who have spurned him. His plans go wrong, and he becomes tempted to kidnap a nubile young woman to similarly transform her so that he can breed.
Who’s in it. Zaat stars Marshall Grauer as Dr. Kurt Leopold, Wade Popwell as The Monster, Paul Galloway as Sheriff Lou Krantz and Gerald Cruse as Marine Biologist Rex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Zaat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zaat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zaat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zaat (1971)?
- In US, Zaat is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zaat worth watching?
- Zaat holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zaat?
- Zaat stars Marshall Grauer, Wade Popwell, Paul Galloway, Gerald Cruse and Sanna Ringhaver.
- When was Zaat released?
- Zaat was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.