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Adventure Cult Classic

Motorcycle mayhem meets occult resurrection on the Surrey moors.

PSYCHOMANIA

The Dead Still Ride... the Living Howl in Terror!

1973 · 1h 25m · PG · Adventure / Horror · IMDB TMDB

A gang of young people call themselves the Living Dead. They terrorize the population from their small town. After an agreement with the devil, if they kill themselves firmly believing in it, they will survive and gain eternal life. Following their leader, they commit suicide one after the other, but things don’t necessarily turn out as expected.

Quick Answer

What is Psychomania about?

Psychomania is a 1973 British adventure-horror film directed by Don Sharp about a motorcycle gang that uses black magic and devilish bargains to gain immortality by committing suicide and returning from the dead.

Programmer's Pick

Psychomania is what happens when British biker culture crashes headlong into folk horror and devil worship, all under the gaze of a leering Frog God. If you've ever wondered what a black-magic suicide pact would look like in leather and goggles, this is your strange cup of tea.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the eerie backdrop of rural England, Psychomania follows Tom Latham, the charismatic yet unhinged leader of The Living Dead, a biker gang notorious for terrorizing their small town. Tom is drawn to the occult, spending time at the ancient site known as The Seven Witches, while his mother and her enigmatic butler dabble in séances and Frog God worship. After a cryptic encounter in a mysterious room on his eighteenth birthday, Tom’s obsession with black magic deepens. The gang’s escalating fascination with immortality and the supernatural sets the stage for a blend of outlaw biker antics, folk horror atmosphere, and devilish deals, as the line between life and death grows dangerously thin.

Details & Specs

Director
Don Sharp
Writers
Julian Zimet, Arnaud d'Usseau
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Also Known As
The Death Wheelers

Why This Matters

This film is notable for being the final screen appearance of acclaimed actor George Sanders, and for blending British outlaw biker themes with supernatural horror under the direction of Don Sharp.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Don Sharp Writers: Julian Zimet +1 more

Why Cult

Occult Biker Gang

The Living Dead aren't your average motorcycle gang—they dabble in black magic and strike a bargain with the devil for immortality.

Folk Horror Atmosphere

Set in the misty Surrey countryside with ancient stone circles and strange rituals, the film oozes a distinctively British folk horror vibe.

Frog God Worship

Séances and the sinister worship of a Frog God add a surreal, occult twist that sets this film apart from other biker flicks.

Suicide for Immortality

The gang’s method for cheating death is as audacious as it is macabre: die believing, and come back for more mayhem.

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Threat File

Trigger

Devilish pact for immortality

Threat

Undead biker gang

Effect

Terrorizes small town; murders locals

Countermeasure

Breaking the pact via ritual

Setting

Surrey countryside, The Seven Witches

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Psychomania? +

Psychomania was directed by Don Sharp.

How long is Psychomania? +

Psychomania has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Psychomania? +

Psychomania is an adventure-horror film.

Where can I watch Psychomania? +

Psychomania is available to stream on SassyFlix.

How does the gang return from the dead? +

If the gang members commit suicide while firmly believing in their return, they survive and gain eternal life, thanks to a pact with the devil.

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