MyCinema has not rated The Shout for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, mystery, and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Shout in the US?

The Shout streams on AMC+ Amazon Channel and Criterion Channel and is free on Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Shout?

The Shout runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Is The Shout suitable for kids?

The Shout is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19781h 26mThriller / Mystery / Horror

The Shout

Name: The Shout
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Horror
Released: 1978-06-16
Duration: 86 min

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 133 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Shout at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 26m

At 1h 26m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Thriller · Mystery · Horror

TMDB files it under thriller, mystery, and horror.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 free

Included with 2 subscription services: AMC+ Amazon Channel and Criterion Channel. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and 2 more.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 133 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Shout tonight

It is a short one: 1h 26m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with AMC+ Amazon Channel and Criterion Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Shout

Is The Shout scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Shout for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, mystery, and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Shout in the US?: The Shout streams on AMC+ Amazon Channel and Criterion Channel and is free on Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Shout?: The Shout runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Is The Shout suitable for kids?: The Shout is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.