Skip to content
Dementia 13 poster
5.5 / 10(201 votes)IMDbNR19631h 15m$48K Worldwide GrossIreland, United States of America

Dementia 13

“Are you afraid of death by drowning? Have you ever attempted suicide? Have you ever thought of committing murder?”

Synopsis

A scheming widow hatches a bold plan to acquire her late husband's inheritance, unaware that she is being targeted by an ax murderer who lurks in the family's estate.

Play Movie

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Dementia 13: Director's Cut (1963 Movie) Official Trailer – Francis Ford CoppolaOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-04

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

in Malba

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

September 25, 1963

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

April 17, 2026

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 1, 1983

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.59x ROI)

Production Budget

$30K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$48K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.59x

+$18K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $30KWorldwide: $48K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Screenplay & Story
Francis Ford Coppola
Original Score
Ronald Stein
Original Title
Dementia 13
Country of Origin
Ireland, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 15m
Production Budget
$30K
Worldwide Gross
$48K
Production Studios
The Filmgroup, Roger Corman Productions, American International Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Francis Ford Coppola

Screenplay & Story

Francis Ford Coppola

Original Score & Music

Ronald Stein

Director of Photography

Charles Hannawalt

Film Editing

Stuart O'Brien, Morton Tubor

Producers

Roger Corman

Department Leadership Roster

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

Director

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

Writer

Roger Corman

Roger Corman

Producer

Charles Hannawalt

Director of Photography

Stuart O'Brien

Editor

Morton Tubor

Editor

Ronald Stein

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Canada18A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dementia 13.

Featured In Curated Collections

Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Dementia 13.

Mid Hunting List

A list of mids found by Mid Hunters

11331 titles

Available 1960s

84 titles

Favorite Directors

626 titles

Filmes Adultos

Filmes eróticos.

7794 titles

Horror-Slasher

Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists

1769 titles

HORROR COLLECTIONS, ANTHOLOGIES, SEQUALS. PREQUELS, REMAKES & SPIN-OFFS

2311 titles

Similar Titles to Dementia 13

Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling

  • 3.8
  • 4.5
  • 5.4
  • 4.7
  • 6.0
  • 5.1
  • 5.3
  • 6.0
  • 6.0
  • 5.5
  • 2.8
  • 6.1
  • 10.0
  • 5.8
  • 5.9
  • 5.8
  • 8.0

More Like Dementia 13

Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.

6.9
6.2
6.2
6.1
6.2
6.6
6.1
6.1
6.3
6.3
5.9
6.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Dementia 13

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Dementia 13 about?

A scheming widow hatches a bold plan to acquire her late husband's inheritance, unaware that she is being targeted by an ax murderer who lurks in the family's estate.

Who directed Dementia 13?

Dementia 13 was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Who stars in Dementia 13?

The principal cast of Dementia 13 includes William Campbell, Luana Anders, Bart Patton, Mary Mitchel, Patrick Magee.

When was Dementia 13 released and how long is it?

Dementia 13 was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.

What was the box office and production budget of Dementia 13?

Dementia 13 had a reported production budget of $30K and grossed $48K at the worldwide box office (1.59 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Dementia 13?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Dementia 13 was composed by Ronald Stein.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Dementia 13?

Dementia 13 holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).