The Fiend
1972, English. Directed by Robert Hartford-Davis.
It's a Sickness of the Soul!
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!
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Fiend is streaming on Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert Hartford-DavisDirector
- Ann ToddBirdy Wemys
- Patrick MageeMinister
- Tony BeckleyKenny Wemys
- Percy HerbertCommissionaire Jim Hudson
- Suzanna LeighPatricia 'Paddy' Lynch
- David LodgeCID Inspector
- Ronald AllenPaul
- Madeleine HindeBrigitte Lynch
- Jeannette WildProstitute
- Susanna EastTeenage Girl
- Brenda KempnerCongregation
- Hani BorelleRiverside Girl
Details
- Released
- 30 April 1972
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Brian Comport
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The Fiend runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Fiend have a post-credits scene?
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The Fiend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fiend is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Fiend on?
The Fiend is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fiend?
If you liked The Fiend, try Psycho Killer, House of 1000 Corpses, The Exorcist III.
Who directed The Fiend?
The Fiend (1972) was directed by Robert Hartford-Davis and stars Ann Todd, Patrick Magee, Tony Beckley.