The Phantom Speaks (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1945, The Phantom Speaks is an action, crime, horror and mystery film directed by John English, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. The spirit of an executed murderer enters the body of a physician, and forces him to do its bidding--namely, murder.
Who’s in it. The Phantom Speaks stars Richard Arlen as Matt Fraser, Stanley Ridges as Dr. Paul Renwick, Lynne Roberts as Joan Renwick and Tom Powers as Harvey Bogardus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Phantom Speaks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom Speaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom Speaks tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom Speaks (1945)?
- In US, The Phantom Speaks is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Phantom Speaks worth watching?
- The Phantom Speaks holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom Speaks?
- The Phantom Speaks stars Richard Arlen, Stanley Ridges, Lynne Roberts, Tom Powers and Charlotte Wynters.
- When was The Phantom Speaks released?
- The Phantom Speaks was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.