The Outing (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1987, The Outing is a horror film directed by Tom Daley, running about 87 minutes. “They're not coming back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ancient genie is released from a lamp when thieves ransack an old woman's house. They are killed and the lamp is moved to a museum to be studied. The curator's daughter is soon possessed by the genie and invites her friends to spend the night at the museum, along with some uninvited guests...
Who’s in it. The Outing stars Deborah Winters as Eve Ferrell / Young Arab Woman / Old Arab Woman, James Huston as Dr. Wallace, Andra St. Ivanyi as Alex Wallace and Scott Bankston as Ted Pinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Outing has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shudder and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Outing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Outing tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Outing (1987)?
- In US, The Outing is available to stream on Shudder and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Outing worth watching?
- The Outing holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Outing?
- The Outing stars Deborah Winters, James Huston, Andra St. Ivanyi, Scott Bankston and Red Mitchell.
- When was The Outing released?
- The Outing was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.