The Haunted Castle (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1921, The Haunted Castle is a drama, crime, horror and mystery film directed by F. W. Murnau, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. The sinister Count Oetsch scandalizes the aristocratic social gathering at Castle Vogelod as he announces his intention to "crash" the festivities. Baroness Safferstätt is expected shortly, and the guests are well-aware of the rumors that Count Oetsch murdered the baroness' late husband. Oetsch refuses to leave, vowing that he will reveal the identity of the real killer. Before the weekend is through, the Count and Baroness will reveal secrets too shocking to be believed!
Who’s in it. The Haunted Castle stars Arnold Korff as Lord von Vogelschrey auf Vogeloed, Lulu Kyser-Korff as Lady Centa von Vogelschey (as L. Kyser-Korff), Lothar Mehnert as Graf Johann Oetsch (as Lotar Mehnert) and Paul Bildt as Baron Safferstätt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Haunted Castle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Haunted Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Haunted Castle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Haunted Castle (1921)?
- In US, The Haunted Castle is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Haunted Castle worth watching?
- The Haunted Castle holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Haunted Castle?
- The Haunted Castle stars Arnold Korff, Lulu Kyser-Korff, Lothar Mehnert, Paul Bildt and Olga Tschechowa.
- When was The Haunted Castle released?
- The Haunted Castle was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.