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The Fiend

1972Movie1 h 32 minR

Horror
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–25%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–25%

Summary

Led by a sinister minister, a controlling religious sect called the Brethren has taken control of widow Birdy Wemys, sending her unstable son, Kenny, into a spiraling descent into madness and murder. No woman is safe when Kenny's religious mania overpowers him and leads to a rampage of carnage and chaos!

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Robert Hartford-Davis
Written by
Brian Comport
Produced by
Robert Hartford-Davis
Music by
Tony Osborne , Richard Kerr

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Facts

April 30, 1972 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released
April 30, 1972
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fiend?"

Questions about The Fiend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fiend?

PhiloFandor

In the United States, The Fiend streams on Philo and Fandor.

Is The Fiend worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.3).

Will The Fiend scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Fiend?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.