The Maze (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1953, The Maze is a horror and science fiction film directed by William Cameron Menzies, running about 80 minutes. “The Deadliest Trap in the World!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Scotsman abruptly breaks off his engagement to pretty Kitty and moves to his uncle's castle in the Scottish highlands. Kitty and her aunt follow Gerald a few weeks later, and discover he has suddenly aged. Some mysterious things happen in a maze made from the hedges adjoining the castle.
Who’s in it. The Maze stars Richard Carlson as Gerald MacTeam, Veronica Hurst as Kitty Murray, Katherine Emery as Edith Murray and Michael Pate as William, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Maze has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Maze page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Maze tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Maze (1953)?
- In US, The Maze 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 The Maze worth watching?
- The Maze holds an audience score of 5.6 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 The Maze?
- The Maze stars Richard Carlson, Veronica Hurst, Katherine Emery, Michael Pate and John Dodsworth.
- When was The Maze released?
- The Maze was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.