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God Told Me To

Seen it?

1976 | 90 min | Thriller, Science Fiction, Crime, Horror, Mystery

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
The mood
Scary, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

A New York detective investigates a series of murders committed by random citizens who claim that 'God told them to'.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 32K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Larry Cohen

  • Tony Lo BiancoPeter J. Nicholas
  • Deborah RaffinCasey Forster
  • Sandy DennisMartha Nicholas
  • Sylvia SidneyElizabeth Mullin
  • Sam LeveneEverett Lukas
  • Robert DrivasDavid Morten
  • Mike KellinDeputy Commissioner
  • Richard LynchBernard Phillips
  • Sammy WilliamsHarold Gorman
  • Jo Flores ChaseMrs. Gorman