Murder Obsession (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Murder Obsession is a horror and mystery film directed by Riccardo Freda, running about 92 minutes. “Welcome to your new home. Welcome to hell.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael is a successful actor, but he has a scandal in his past: at a tender age he knifed his father to death. He and his girlfriend Deborah go to his mother's for the weekend, and are joined by the director and others from a recent film project, who are given a rather cool reception by the superstitious housekeeper Oliver. Soon rude things begin happening to some of the guests, and Michael fears a repeat of his nightmare past is in progress.
Who’s in it. Murder Obsession stars Stefano Patrizi as Michael Stanford, Martine Brochard as Shirley, Henri Garcin as Hans Schwartz and Laura Gemser as Beryl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Murder Obsession has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder Obsession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder Obsession tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder Obsession (1981)?
- In US, Murder Obsession is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder Obsession worth watching?
- Murder Obsession holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder Obsession?
- Murder Obsession stars Stefano Patrizi, Martine Brochard, Henri Garcin, Laura Gemser and John Richardson.
- When was Murder Obsession released?
- Murder Obsession was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.