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Cast
Rondo Hatton
as The Creeper
Martin Kosleck
as Marcel De Lange
Robert Lowery
as Steven Morrow
Virginia Grey
as Joan Medford
Bill Goodwin
as Police Lt. Larry Brooks
Joan Shawlee
as Stella McNally
Alan Napier
as F. Holmes Harmon
Howard Freeman
as Hal Ormiston
Byron Foulger
as Mr. Samuels
Virginia Christine
as Lady of the Streets
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1946
Runtime1h 05m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, Crime, Thriller
Votes40
DirectorJean Yarbrough
WritersGeorge Bricker
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHouse of Horrors
About House of Horrors
An unsuccessful sculptor saves a madman named "The Creeper" from drowning. Seeing an opportunity for revenge, he tricks the psycho into murdering his critics.
Directed by Jean Yarbrough, House of Horrors leans on a strong ensemble — Rondo Hatton, Martin Kosleck, Robert Lowery — 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 1946.
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