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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresHorror, TV Movie
Votes115
DirectorWes Craven
WritersWes Craven
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsStranger in Our House
About Stranger in Our House
After a country family of five take in charming cousin Julie, whose parents recently died in a car crash, their teenage daughter Rachel grows to suspect that Julie has a sinister agenda.
Directed by Wes Craven, Stranger in Our House leans on a strong ensemble — Linda Blair, Lee Purcell, Jeremy Slate — 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 1979.
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