---
title: "Terror"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/terror-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38826
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Terror (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/terror-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Terror is a 1979 horror film directed by Norman J. Warren. The production features a cast including John Nolan, Carolyn Courage, James Aubrey, and Sarah Keller. The plot follows the descendants of a family known for witch hunting and their close friends as they are stalked and killed by a mysterious entity. The narrative origins date back three hundred years to the capture of a witch named Mad Dolly by Lord Garrick. As she is sentenced to be burned at the stake, she invokes the devil, resulting in the sudden combustion of one of her executioners. Following this event, Lord Garrick returns to his home, where he is strangled by a disembodied arm that bursts through a wall. The film, which is also associated with a 1978 release date in some records, has a runtime of one hour and twenty-four minutes. It was released in the United States on October 26, 1979, and carries an R rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Terror?
Streaming availability for Terror varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Terror worth watching?
Terror holds a community rating of 5.3/10. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Terror and when was it released?
Terror is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1979.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Terror — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38826)
- [Terror (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38826-terror/cast)
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- [Terror (1978 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terror_(1978_film))
- [Terror (1979) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/terror/20003985/credits/)
- [Terror (1978) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0141897/)

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