The Psycho Lover
“A shocking story... A more shocking ending!”
Synopsis
A psychiatrist plots to murder his wife, but with a new twist: he will brainwash a patient he is treating into committing the crime.
Top Cast
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Lawrence Montaigne
Kenneth Alden
Jo Anne Meredith
Valerie Alden
Elizabeth Plumb
Stacy
Frank Cuva
Marco Everson
John Vincent
Morlock
Sharon Cook
Debbie
Diane Jones
Patricia
Luanne Roberts
Pamela
David Astor
The Counterman
Lynn Lyon
The Dancer
Judy Lang
Trish
Charles Victor
Valerie's Doctor
Alice Friedland
Alice (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Vincent O'Neil
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Vincent O'Neil
- Original Score
- Gary LeMel, Jim Helms, Norma Green
- Original Title
- The Psycho Lover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Taos-Libra Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Vincent O'Neil
Robert Vincent O'Neil
Gary LeMel, Jim Helms, Norma Green
Stanley Rabjohn
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Vincent O'Neil
Screenplay
Robert Vincent O'Neil
Director
Stanley Rabjohn
Editor
Gary LeMel
Original Music Composer
Jim Helms
Original Music Composer
Norma Green
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Psycho Lover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Psycho Lover about?
A psychiatrist plots to murder his wife, but with a new twist: he will brainwash a patient he is treating into committing the crime.
Who directed The Psycho Lover?
The Psycho Lover was directed by Robert Vincent O'Neil.
Who stars in The Psycho Lover?
The principal cast of The Psycho Lover includes Lawrence Montaigne, Jo Anne Meredith, Elizabeth Plumb, Frank Cuva, John Vincent.
When was The Psycho Lover released and how long is it?
The Psycho Lover was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Psycho Lover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Psycho Lover was composed by Gary LeMel, Jim Helms, Norma Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Psycho Lover?
The Psycho Lover holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).