The Flesh and the Fiends
1960, English. Directed by John Gilling.
Coffins Looted! Cadavers Dissected!
Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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PlexCast & crew
- John GillingDirector
- Peter CushingDr. Robert Knox
- Donald PleasenceWilliam Hare
- George RoseWilliam Burke
- June LaverickMartha Knox
- Renée HoustonHelen Burke
- Dermot WalshDr. Geoffrey Mitchell
- Billie WhitelawMary Patterson
- John CairneyChris Jackson
- Melvyn HayesDaft Jamie
- June PowellMaggie O'Hara
- Andrew FauldsInspector McCulloch
- Philip LeaverDr. Elliot
Details
- Released
- 2 February 1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Gilling, Leon Griffiths
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The Flesh and the Fiends: quick answers
Is The Flesh and the Fiends worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Flesh and the Fiends?
The Flesh and the Fiends runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Flesh and the Fiends have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Flesh and the Fiends. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Flesh and the Fiends parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Flesh and the Fiends is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Flesh and the Fiends on?
The Flesh and the Fiends is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Flesh and the Fiends?
If you liked The Flesh and the Fiends, try The Body Snatcher, The Medusa Touch, X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes.
Who directed The Flesh and the Fiends?
The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) was directed by John Gilling and stars Peter Cushing, Donald Pleasence, George Rose.