---
title: "Something Weird"
year: 1967
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/something-weird-1967"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 48221
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 4.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Something Weird (1967) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/something-weird-1967

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Something Weird is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under Horror. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A crash victim gains psychic powers from a witch and teams up with police."

### Why Watch
- Supernatural ESP twist on a crime story
- Directed by cult filmmaker Herschell Gordon Lewis
- Features early psychedelic elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Low-budget production values
- Brief runtime may feel rushed
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s intense horror and occult themes make it unsuitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychedelic, horror, exploitation, surreal

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/something-weird-1967#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Herschell Gordon Lewis

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tony McCabe** as *Cronin "Mitch" Mitchell*
- **Elizabeth Wilkinson** as *Ellen Parker*
- **William Brooker** as *Dr. Alex Jordan*
- **Mudite Arums** as *The Hag*
- **Ted Heil** as *Det. Maddox*
- **Lawrence J. Aberwood** as *Chief Vinton (as Lawrence Wood)*
- **Larry Wellington** as *Rev. Ammond*
- **Jeffrey Allen** as *Dr. White*
- **Roy Collodi** as *Dr. Roxin*
- **Norm Lenet** as *Stein*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Something Weird?
It is a 1967 American exploitation horror film.

### Q: Who directed Something Weird?
The film was directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis.

### Q: What supernatural ability does the main character acquire?
He receives extraordinary ESP powers after making a deal with a witch.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

### Q: Does the film have any alternate titles?
It is also known as The Eerie World of Dr. Jordan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Something Weird — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48221)
- [Something Weird (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_Weird_(film))
- [Something Weird (1967) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/82822-something-weird/prehled/)
- [Something Weird (1967)](https://www.sms.cz/film/something-weird)
- [Something Weird (1967) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/something-weird)

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