The Climax (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1944, The Climax is a thriller and horror film directed by George Waggner, running about 86 minutes. “The screen's classic of suspense!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Hohner, theatre physician at the Vienna Royal Theatre, murders his mistress, the star soprano when his jealousy drives him to the point of mad obsession. Ten years later, another young singer reminds Hohner of the late diva and his old mania kicks in. Hohner wants to prevent her from singing for anyone but him, even if it means silencing her forever.
Who’s in it. The Climax stars Boris Karloff as Dr. Friedrich Hohner, Susanna Foster as Angela Klatt, Turhan Bey as Franz Munzer and Gale Sondergaard as Luise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Climax has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Climax page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Climax tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Climax (1944)?
- In US, The Climax is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Climax worth watching?
- The Climax holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Climax?
- The Climax stars Boris Karloff, Susanna Foster, Turhan Bey, Gale Sondergaard and Thomas Gomez.