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Release Year1963
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy, Horror, Mystery
Votes65
DirectorWilliam Castle
WritersRobert Dillon
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Old Dark House
About The Old Dark House
An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion.
Directed by William Castle, The Old Dark House leans on a strong ensemble — Tom Poston, Robert Morley, Janette Scott — 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 comedy titles of 1963.
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