Frenzy (1972)
Kernel Score: 81% · 996 ratings
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Horror
Released: 1972-05-25
Runtime: 116 minutes
Where to watch Frenzy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
Frenzy parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Frenzy is a 1972 Hitchcock thriller about a serial rapist-murderer terrorizing London, with a wrongly suspected man on the run.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a serial killer's brutal murders including sexual assault, central to the plot of this Hitchcock thriller.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Includes depiction of rape as part of the serial killer's crimes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jon Finch as Richard Ian "Dick" Blaney
- Barry Foster as Robert "Bob" Rusk
- Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Brenda Margaret Blaney
- Anna Massey as Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan
- Alec McCowen as DCI Tim Oxford
- Vivien Merchant as Mrs Oxford
- Billie Whitelaw as Hetty Porter
- Clive Swift as Johnny Porter
- Bernard Cribbins as Felix Forsythe
- Michael Bates as DS Spearman
Frenzy FAQ
Is Frenzy good?
Frenzy has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 996 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Frenzy?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Frenzy OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Frenzy is a 1972 Hitchcock thriller about a serial rapist-murderer terrorizing London, with a wrongly suspected man on the run.
What movies are like Frenzy?
If you liked Frenzy, try Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil, 10 Rillington Place and The Hitcher.