The Psychopath (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1966, The Psychopath is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 83 minutes. “Mother, may I go out to kill?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspector Holloway is investigating a series of brutal murders in which a doll of each victim is found at the scene. The dolls, as it turns out,were purchased by the crippled Mrs. Von Sturm, whose home is overcrowded with a doll collection. Her pale, wide-eyed, neurotic son is the prime suspect and the daughter of one of the victims discovers the shocking truth.
Who’s in it. The Psychopath stars Patrick Wymark as Inspector Holloway, Margaret Johnston as Mrs. Von Sturm, John Standing as Mark Von Sturm and Alexander Knox as Frank Saville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Psychopath has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Psychopath page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Psychopath tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Psychopath (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Psychopath change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Psychopath worth watching?
- The Psychopath holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Psychopath?
- The Psychopath stars Patrick Wymark, Margaret Johnston, John Standing, Alexander Knox and Judy Huxtable.
- When was The Psychopath released?
- The Psychopath was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.