Twisted (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, Twisted is a thriller and horror film directed by Adam Holender, running about 90 minutes. “A Step Beyond Insanity.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One evening the Collins find their maid Mrs. Murdock at the end of their steps: dead, neck broken. Obviously she had an accident. Consequently they need a new babysitter for an upcoming big party. The sensible Helen meets little Susan Collins at the discount market and likes her, so she offers to do the job. She doesn't know Susan's teenage brother Mark - technically skilled and good in school, but restive and cunning. As soon as the parents have left, he starts psychologically terrorizing Helen and his sister with electronic tricks.
Who’s in it. Twisted stars Christian Slater as Mark Collins, Lois Smith as Helen Giles, Dina Merrill as Nell Kempler and Tandy Cronyn as Evelyn Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Twisted 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 Twisted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twisted tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twisted (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twisted change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twisted worth watching?
- Twisted holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Twisted?
- Twisted stars Christian Slater, Lois Smith, Dina Merrill, Tandy Cronyn and Dan Ziskie.
- When was Twisted released?
- Twisted was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.