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Release Year1948
Runtime1h 17m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHorror
Votes4
DirectorOswald Mitchell
WritersBetty M. Davies, John Gilling
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHouse of Darkness
About House of Darkness
In this psychological thriller, an avaricious man covets his stepbrother's home. The greedy fellow knows that his stepbrother has a heart condition and so sets off a fatal attack by smashing a beloved violin. However, his actions do not come without a terrible price.
Directed by Oswald Mitchell, House of Darkness leans on a strong ensemble — Laurence Harvey, Lesley Brook, John Stuart — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1948.
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