The Gorgon
1964 · Movie · NR · 83 min · ★ 6.4 · 59% critics
In an early-1900s village, a string of deaths leaves young men mysteriously turned to stone. As an outsider and a scholar investigate, they uncover a growing sense of fear around an ancient legend, a secluded castle, and a deadly presence tied to the full moon.
Where to watch
Watch free on Plex, Fawesome and Tubi — also streaming on fuboTV.
1 hour to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1964
- Release date
- 1964-10-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Critic score
- 59/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (170 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like classic Hammer-style gothic horror with eerie castles, old-world dread, and a touch of tragic romance, especially if The Mummy or Frankenstein Created Woman worked for you; Not for you if you want fast pacing or intense scares.
Pros: rich gothic atmosphere; haunting romantic streak; strong classic horror cast | Cons: slow pacing; obvious mystery; dated creature effects
Themes
- germany
- village
- full moon
- greek mythology
- gorgon
- 1910s
- petrification
Cast & crew
Peter Cushing
as Dr. Namaroff
Christopher Lee
as Prof. Karl Meister
Richard Pasco
as Paul Heitz
Barbara Shelley
as Carla Hoffman
Michael Goodliffe
as Professor Jules Heitz
Patrick Troughton
as Inspector Kanof
Joseph O'Conor
as Coroner
Prudence Hyman
as The Gorgon
Jack Watson
as Ratoff
- JL
Jeremy Longhurst
as Bruno Heitz
Directed by Terence Fisher