The Collector (1965)

1965 • 119 minutes

About this movie

Get ready for an electrifying and chilling film experience that lays bare the intimate longings of a man--and the woman who has become his captive. Based on the best-selling novel by John Fowles, THECOLLECTOR tells the story of a quiet London bank clerk (Terence Stamp) whose butterfly collecting hobby takes a sinister twist when he kidnaps a most unusual specimen- a beautiful woman (Samantha Eggar, Golden Globe® Best Actress winner for this role)! This film is a classic thriller and features a haunting musical score by Maurice Jarre. (Original Title - The Collector (1965)) © 1965, renewed 1993 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

This is a very good movie, it's one of those movies with very few characters in it. Though what Fredrick did was totally wrong the author has a way of making you feel sorry for him and his psychopathic mindset.

I went to see this movie with my mother when I was a young girl and I never forgot it. I absolutely loved it and the book is even better!

Excellent. It is a creepy story that is not dumbed down. Something that could actually happen. John Fowles best work.