Official movie poster for Horror Express (1972), a horror film

Horror Express(1972)

Pánico en el Transiberiano

A nightmare of terror travelling aboard the Horror Express!

6.3(350)1h 27m1972-09-30
Horror

Horror Express Synopsis

Mysterious and unearthly deaths start to occur while Professor Saxton is transporting the frozen remains of a primitive humanoid creature he found in Manchuria back to Europe.

Horror Express (1972) is a horror film directed by Eugenio Martín, released on September 30, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Telly Savalas and Alberto de Mendoza. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 350 ratings.

Director:
Eugenio Martín
Writers:
Julian Zimet, Arnaud d'Usseau, John W. Campbell Jr.
Producers:
Bernard Gordon
Cinematographer:
Alejandro Ulloa
Composer:
John Cacavas
Production:
Benmar Productions, Granada Films
Budget:
$300,000
Status:
Released

Horror Express (1972) Trailer

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Pánico en el Transiberiano (1972) Original Trailer [HD]

Trailer

Joe Dante on HORROR EXPRESS

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Horror Express Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 350 ratings.

John Chard

7.5/10

One of our links is missing! It's as nutty as a Dundee Cake is Horror Express, but a wonderful slice of horror it is. Boasting Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing as a twin elegant force that are fighting evil, pic is in safe hands. As the title suggests, story takes place on a train, a Trans-Siberian Express no less. Anthropologist Prof. Sir Alexander Saxton (Lee) has discovered a creature frozen during one of his…

Reviewed on November 28, 2015

Wuchak

7/10

***Originally titled "Panic on the Trans-Siberian Express"*** A British anthropologist (Christopher Lee) discovers a frozen prehistoric “missing link” in 1906, Manchuria, and transports it to Europe by train. All hell breaks loose when the eerie thing escapes and preys on the passengers. Peter Cushing plays a colleague while Telly Savalas hams it up as an intimidating Cossack officer in the last act. A joint…

Reviewed on March 16, 2019

CinemaSerf

6/10

Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Telly Savalas - yes, Kojak himself, star in this Anglo-Spanish horror flick about a beastie unearthed in China that wreaks havoc on the train that is bringing it back to Europe. The story is actually quite good; though the quality of the print I saw was pretty dreadful so sadly it became more of a perseverance exercise, than one of enjoyment. The direction is quite taut, and it…

Reviewed on May 28, 2023

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Horror Express – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Horror Express online?

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Horror Express (1972) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Horror Express?

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The main cast of Horror Express (1972) includes Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Telly Savalas, Alberto de Mendoza and Silvia Tortosa. The film was directed by Eugenio Martín. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Horror Express released?

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Horror Express was released on September 30, 1972 and runs for 1h 27m.

Is Horror Express worth watching?

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Horror Express (1972) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 350 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Horror Express?

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Yes. The official Horror Express trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.