Trog (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1970, Trog is a horror and science fiction film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 91 minutes. “From a million years back...Horror explodes into today!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anthropologist Dr. Brockton unearths a primitive troglodyte -- an Ice Age "missing link": half-caveman, half-ape -- in a local cave. Through medical experimentation, she manages to communicate with him and domesticate him before he's let loose by an irate land developer and goes on a rampage, terrorizing the local citizenry.
Who’s in it. Trog stars Joan Crawford as Dr. Brockton, Michael Gough as Sam Murdock, Bernard Kay as Inspector Greenham and Kim Braden as Anne Brockton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Trog has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trog tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trog (1970)?
- In US, Trog is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trog worth watching?
- Trog holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trog?
- Trog stars Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, Bernard Kay, Kim Braden and David Griffin.
- When was Trog released?
- Trog was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.