Womaneater (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1958, Womaneater is a horror and science fiction film directed by Charles Saunders, running about 70 minutes. “See the nerve-shattering Dance of Death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mad scientist captures women and feeds them to a flesh-eating tree, which in turn gives him a serum that helps bring the dead back to life.
Who’s in it. Womaneater stars George Coulouris as Dr. James Moran, Vera Day as Sally Norton, Peter Forbes-Robertson as Jack Venner (as Peter Wayn) and Joyce Gregg as Mrs. Margaret Santor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Womaneater has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Womaneater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Womaneater tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Womaneater (1958)?
- In US, Womaneater is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Womaneater worth watching?
- Womaneater holds an audience score of 4.4 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 Womaneater?
- Womaneater stars George Coulouris, Vera Day, Peter Forbes-Robertson, Joyce Gregg and Joy Webster.
- When was Womaneater released?
- Womaneater was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.