The Whip and the Body
1963, Italian. Directed by Mario Bava.
Evil horror!!!
Disowned in the past by his father, Kurt Menliff, a cruel and sadistic nobleman, returns to the family castle to reclaim his inheritance.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 168 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Whip and the Body
The Whip and the Body is streaming on Philo, AMC+, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 29 August 1963
- Original title
- La frusta e il corpo
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Ernesto Gastaldi, Ugo Guerra, Luciano Martino
- Budget
- $67K
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The Whip and the Body: quick answers
Is The Whip and the Body worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 168 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Whip and the Body?
The Whip and the Body runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Whip and the Body have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Whip and the Body. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Whip and the Body parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Whip and the Body yet.
Which OTT platform is The Whip and the Body on?
The Whip and the Body is streaming on Philo, AMC+, and Fandor in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Whip and the Body?
If you liked The Whip and the Body, try The Nest, The Witch in the Window, National Theatre Live: Frankenstein.
Who directed The Whip and the Body?
The Whip and the Body (1963) was directed by Mario Bava and stars Daliah Lavi, Christopher Lee, Tony Kendall.