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Haeckel's Tale

5.720061h MovieHorrorTV Movie

A grieving widower seeking the help of a necromancer is told the terrible tale of Ernst Haeckel, a man obsessed with reanimation.

DirectorJohn McNaughton
WritersMick Garris·Clive Barker
ProducersStephen R. Brown·Keith Addis

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John McNaughton

SBSteve Bacic
Steve Bacic
John Ralston
MM
Micki Maunsell
Miz Carnation
GPGerard Plunkett
Gerard Plunkett
Dr. Hauser (as Gerrard Plunkett)
DCDerek Cecil
Derek Cecil
Ernst Haeckel
PC
Pablo Coffey
Chester
JPJon Polito
Jon Polito
Montesquino
WK
Warren Kimmel
Faron
JMJill Morrison
Jill Morrison
Rachel
EM
Elizabeth McQuade
Young Woman
TMTom McBeath
Tom McBeath
Wolfram
LSLeela Savasta
Leela Savasta
Elise Wolfram
CD
Christopher DeLisle
Elise's Dead Husband

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Haeckel's Tale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Haeckel's Tale?

Haeckel's Tale isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Haeckel's Tale on Netflix?

No, Haeckel's Tale is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Haeckel's Tale on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Haeckel's Tale isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Haeckel's Tale for free?

Haeckel's Tale isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.