Torture Ship (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1939, Torture Ship is a horror and science fiction film directed by Victor Halperin, running about 64 minutes. “HE WAS A CRIMINAL yet HE SOUGHT A CURE FOR A CRIME!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mad scientist uses captured criminals as experiments for his study on "the criminal mind" aboard his private ship.
Who’s in it. Torture Ship stars Lyle Talbot as Lt. Bob Bennett, Irving Pichel as Dr. Herbert Stander, Julie Bishop as Joan Martel and Sheila Bromley as Poison Mary Slavish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Torture Ship has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Torture Ship page.
If you liked it. Fans of Torture Ship tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Torture Ship (1939)?
- In US, Torture Ship is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Torture Ship worth watching?
- Torture Ship holds an audience score of 3.6 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 Torture Ship?
- Torture Ship stars Lyle Talbot, Irving Pichel, Julie Bishop, Sheila Bromley and Anthony Averill.
- When was Torture Ship released?
- Torture Ship was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.