Homicidal
1961, English. Directed by William Castle.
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A woman named Emily checks into a hotel and offers the bellboy $2000 to temporarily marry her. We soon find out Emily is the caretaker of a wheelchair-bound mute named Helga, who was the childhood guardian of a pair of siblings: Miriam Webster and her half-brother, Warren, who is about to inherit the estate of their late father. Who is the mysterious Emily and what are her intentions?
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 90 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Homicidal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- William CastleDirector
- Joan MarshallEmily
- Glenn CorbettKarl Anderson
- Patricia BreslinMiriam Webster
- Eugenie LeontovichHelga Swenson
- Alan BunceDr. Jonas
- Richard RustJim Nesbitt
- James WesterfieldAlfred S. Adrims
- Gilbert GreenLt. Miller
- Hope SummersMartha Adrims (Uncredited)
- Harry 'Snub' PollardEddie, Bellhop (Uncredited)
- Wolfe BarzellOlie (Uncredited)
- Teri Foster BrooksMrs. Forest (Uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robb White
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Homicidal: quick answers
Is Homicidal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 90 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Homicidal?
Homicidal runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Homicidal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Homicidal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Homicidal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Homicidal on?
Homicidal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Homicidal?
If you liked Homicidal, try Wait Until Dark, Picture Mommy Dead, Frenzy.
Who directed Homicidal?
Homicidal (1961) was directed by William Castle and stars Joan Marshall, Glenn Corbett, Patricia Breslin.