The Channeler (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1990, The Channeler is a horror film directed by Grant Austin Waldman, running about 90 minutes. “His Mind Is Their Only Way Out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pam (Sims) gathers a group of college students to join her in a trek to an abandoned mine on a remote, forested mountain. Though her companions believe they are going to help reclaim and restore the area's environment, Pam knows of strange events in both the distant and recent past. Her interest appears to be more in the line of folklore and parapsychology than the environment. The group experiences a number of misfortunes and mysteries before arriving in the area of the mine. They soon encounter a hermit (Haggerty) living alone in a cabin and he seems to know quite a bit about the sinister nature of the region. All must confront and escape the evil that has lurked at the mine since a tragedy there in 1845.
Who’s in it. The Channeler stars Dan Haggerty as Arnie, David Homb as Scott, J. Cynthia Brooks as Tina (as Cindy Brooks) and Robin Sims as Pam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Channeler has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Channeler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Channeler tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Channeler (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Channeler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Channeler worth watching?
- The Channeler holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Channeler?
- The Channeler stars Dan Haggerty, David Homb, J. Cynthia Brooks, Robin Sims and John Henry Richardson.
- When was The Channeler released?
- The Channeler was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.