The Black Castle (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1952, The Black Castle is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Nathan H. Juran, running about 82 minutes. “Terror Stalks Its Turreted Battlements... and Horror Crawls the Catacombs Beneath!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Man investigates the disappearance of two of his friends who were the guests of a sinister Austrian count.
Who’s in it. The Black Castle stars Richard Greene as Sir Ronald Burton / Richard Beckett, Boris Karloff as Dr. Meissen, Stephen McNally as Count Karl von Bruno and Rita Corday as Countess Elga von Bruno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Black Castle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Black Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Castle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Castle (1952)?
- In US, The Black Castle 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 Black Castle worth watching?
- The Black Castle holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Castle?
- The Black Castle stars Richard Greene, Boris Karloff, Stephen McNally, Rita Corday and Lon Chaney Jr..