The Prowler
“If you think you're safe... you're DEAD wrong!”
Thirty years after a murder on the night of Avalon Bay's graduation dance, the sleepy town's teens meet grisly ends at the hands of a prowler once thought to be a jilted soldier home from war.
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Where is The Prowler streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Shudder | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Shudder | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Prowler
The Prowler is a 1981 English-language horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Joseph Zito. The cast is led by Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierney. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV.
The Prowler was produced by Graduation and Carolco Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 6, 1981, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Joseph Zito
- Writers
- Neal Barbera, Glenn Leopold
- Release date
- November 6, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Graduation, Carolco Pictures
The Prowler cast & crew
The Prowler was directed by Joseph Zito and written by Neal Barbera and Glenn Leopold.
The cast features Vicky Dawson as Pam MacDonald, Christopher Goutman as Mark London, Lawrence Tierney as Maj. Chatham, Farley Granger as Sheriff George Fraser, Cindy Weintraub as Lisa, and Lisa Dunsheath as Sherry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Einhorn, cinematography is by João Fernandes, and it was produced by Joseph Zito and James Bochis.
Is The Prowler worth watching?
The Prowler holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 258 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, thriller, and mystery, The Prowler is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Prowler
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Cast of The Prowler
Vicky Dawson
Pam MacDonald
Christopher Goutman
Mark London
Lawrence Tierney
Maj. Chatham
Farley Granger
Sheriff George Fraser
Cindy Weintraub
Lisa
Lisa Dunsheath
Sherry
David Sederholm
Carl
Bill Nunnery
Hotel Clerk
Thom Bray
Ben
Diane Rode
Sally
Bryan Englund
Paul
Donna Davis
Miss Allison
The Prowler — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Prowler in United States?
The Prowler is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Shudder in United States.
▸Is The Prowler on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Prowler is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Prowler in?
The Prowler is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Prowler?
The Prowler runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is The Prowler rated?
The Prowler is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 258 ratings.
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