---
title: "Unhinged"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/unhinged-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 54116
imdb_id: "tt0180274"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 43
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Unhinged (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/unhinged-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Unhinged" (1982).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Source [1]: Title: Unhinged (1982). Release Date: 10/14/1982 (US). Genres: Horror and Mystery. Runtime: 1h 20m. Synopsis: College students Terry, Nancy, and Gloria, on their way to a rock concert, crash their car in a torrential rainstorm, badly injuring one of them. Rescued from the car, they are provided with recuperation in a house occupied by a man-hating mother and her daughter...but all is not what it seems.
Source [2]: Similar synopsis. Adds: "Seeking shelter and aid, they come across a house occupied by a man-hating mother and her daughter...and they soon wish they hadn't."
Source [3]: Mentions a 1982 horror classic "Poltergeist". Mentions the band The Cramps as "unhinged". (Irrelevant to the specific 1982 film "Unhinged" except for context of the word).
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Don Gronquist
- **Networks / Studios**: Anavisio Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Laurel Munson** as *Terry Morgan*
- **Janet Penner** as *Marion Penrose (as J.E. Penner)*
- **Sara Ansley** as *Nancy Paulson*
- **Virginia Settle** as *Mrs. Penrose*
- **Barbara Lusch** as *Gloria*
- **Bill Simmonds** as *Carl Penrose*
- **John Morrison** as *Norman Barnes*
- **Francine Molter** as *Terry's Mother (voice)*
- **Dave Hood** as *DJ (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Unhinged online?
Unhinged is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Unhinged worth watching?
Unhinged holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 43 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Unhinged and when was it released?
Unhinged is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 1982. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Unhinged?
Unhinged was directed by Don Gronquist.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Unhinged — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/54116)
- [Unhinged (1982) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/54116-unhinged/cast)
- ['Poltergeist' Review: An Unnecessary Update of a Horror Classic](https://variety.com/2015/film/reviews/film-review-poltergeist-1201500469/)
- [Unhinged (2020 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unhinged_(2020_film))
- [Unhinged (1982) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/unhinged/credits)
- [Unhinged (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10059518)

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