Thriller: A Cruel Picture
1973, Swedish. Directed by Bo Arne Vibenius.
The movie that has no limits of evil!
Madeleine, rendered mute after being sexually assaulted as a youth, accepts a lift from a wealthy and sadistic pimp who soon enslaves her into his prostitution racket. Despite her limited means, Madeleine embarks on a bloody road to revenge against her captors.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 227 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Bo Arne VibeniusDirector
- Christina LindbergFrigga / Madeleine / One Eye
- Heinz HopfTony
- Solveig AnderssonSally
- Despina TomazaniThe Lesbian Girl
- Per-Axel AroseniusMadeline's Father (as Per Axel Arosenius)
- Gunnel WadnerMadeleine's mother
- Björn KristianssonThe Addict
- Marie-Louise MannervallWoman in Village
- Hildur LindbergWoman in Village
- Marshall McDoughKarate Teacher (as Marshal Mc Donagh)
- Gunnar PalmDriving Teacher
- Pamela Pethö-GalantaiYoung Madeleine
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1973
- Original title
- Thriller - en grym film
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Bo Arne Vibenius
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Thriller: A Cruel Picture: quick answers
Is Thriller: A Cruel Picture worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 227 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Thriller: A Cruel Picture?
Thriller: A Cruel Picture runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Thriller: A Cruel Picture have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Thriller: A Cruel Picture. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Thriller: A Cruel Picture parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Thriller: A Cruel Picture is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Thriller: A Cruel Picture on?
Thriller: A Cruel Picture isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1973. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thriller: A Cruel Picture?
If you liked Thriller: A Cruel Picture, try Savaged, The Last House on the Left, The Substitute.
Who directed Thriller: A Cruel Picture?
Thriller: A Cruel Picture (1973) was directed by Bo Arne Vibenius and stars Christina Lindberg, Heinz Hopf, Solveig Andersson.