The Fiend
“It's a Sickness of the Soul!”
Synopsis
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!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Fiend 1972 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-18
Top Cast
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Ann Todd
Birdy Wemys
Patrick Magee
Minister
Tony Beckley
Kenny Wemys
Percy Herbert
Commissionaire Jim Hudson
Suzanna Leigh
Patricia 'Paddy' Lynch
David Lodge
CID Inspector
Ronald Allen
Paul
Madeleine Hinde
Brigitte Lynch
Jeannette Wild
Prostitute
Susanna East
Teenage Girl
Brenda Kempner
Congregation
Hani Borelle
Riverside Girl
Diana Chappell
Poolside Girl
Maxine Barrie
Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hartford-Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Comport
- Original Score
- Richard Kerr, Tony Osborne
- Original Title
- The Fiend
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- World Arts Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hartford-Davis
Brian Comport
Richard Kerr, Tony Osborne
Desmond Dickinson
Alan Pattillo
Robert Hartford-Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hartford-Davis
Producer
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Alan Pattillo
Editor
Robert Hartford-Davis
Director
Brian Comport
Screenplay
Richard Kerr
Original Music Composer
Tony Osborne
Original Music Composer
Bill Cummings
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fiend
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What is The Fiend about?
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!
Who directed The Fiend?
The Fiend was directed by Robert Hartford-Davis.
Who stars in The Fiend?
The principal cast of The Fiend includes Ann Todd, Patrick Magee, Tony Beckley, Percy Herbert, Suzanna Leigh.
When was The Fiend released and how long is it?
The Fiend was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fiend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fiend was composed by Richard Kerr, Tony Osborne .
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fiend?
The Fiend holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).