Motorcycle mayhem meets occult resurrection on the Surrey moors.
PSYCHOMANIA
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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
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
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.
Cast & Crew
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The Living Dead aren't your average motorcycle gang—they dabble in black magic and strike a bargain with the devil for immortality.
Set in the misty Surrey countryside with ancient stone circles and strange rituals, the film oozes a distinctively British folk horror vibe.
Séances and the sinister worship of a Frog God add a surreal, occult twist that sets this film apart from other biker flicks.
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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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.
What role does the Frog God play in the story? +
The Frog God is worshipped by Tom’s mother and her butler, and its supernatural presence is central to the gang’s resurrection and the black magic rituals.