The Shout
1978, English. Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.
A film of intense perversity - the madness of the mind.
A traveller by the name of Crossley forces himself upon a musician and his wife in a lonely part of Devon, and uses the aboriginal magic he has learned to displace his host.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 135 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Shout
The Shout is streaming on AMC+ and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jerzy SkolimowskiDirector
- Alan BatesCharles Crossley
- Susannah YorkRachel Fielding
- John HurtAnthony Fielding
- Robert StephensChief Medical Officer
- Tim CurryRobert Graves
- Julian HoughVicar
- Carol DrinkwaterCobbler's Wife
- John ReesInspector
- Jim BroadbentFielder in Cowpat
- Susan WooldridgeHarriet
- Nick StringerCobbler
- Peter BensonHarry the Shepherd
Details
- Released
- 16 June 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Robert Graves, Jerzy Skolimowski, Michael Austin
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What The Shout is based on
The Shout is adapted from a short story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Shout: quick answers
Is The Shout worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 135 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shout?
The Shout runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Shout have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shout. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Shout parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shout is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Shout on?
The Shout is streaming on AMC+ and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shout?
If you liked The Shout, try Nocebo, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Color Out of Space.
Who directed The Shout?
The Shout (1978) was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski and stars Alan Bates, Susannah York, John Hurt.
What is The Shout based on?
The Shout is adapted from a short story.