---
title: "The Soultangler"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-soultangler-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 211045
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Soultangler (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-soultangler-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Soultangler is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Amusement Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A scientist's mind‑bending drug unleashes deadly hallucinations and body‑hopping horror."

### Why Watch
- Original concept of a soul‑possessing drug
- Atmospheric blend of horror and science‑fiction
- Intense psychological dread

### Caveats & Content Note
- Disturbing hallucination sequences may unsettle some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense hallucination sequences and themes of madness, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychedelic, body-horror, mad-science, psychological

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pat Bishow
- **Networks / Studios**: Amusement Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jamie Kinser** as *Kim Castle*
- **Pierre Deveaux** as *Dr. Anton Lupesky*
- **Bob Cederberg** as *Carl*
- **Louise Millmann** as *Jessica / Zombie*
- **Susan Chase** as *Sandra / Person on Slab*
- **Tom Ciorciari** as *Zack*
- **Ginny Dunlevy** as *Janet Simpson*
- **Griffin Dickerman** as *Priest / Zombie / Kim's Father*
- **Ron Fein** as *Frank*
- **Lucille Anelli** as *Lucille*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central premise?
A mad scientist creates a drug that frees souls and lets them possess corpses, causing deadly hallucinations.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a horror and science‑fiction film.

### Q: When was the film released?
The Soultangler was released in 1987.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about one hour and thirty minutes.

### Q: Is there any content warning?
The film includes disturbing hallucination scenes and themes of madness, which may be unsettling.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Soultangler — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/211045)

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