The House by the Cemetery (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, The House by the Cemetery is a horror and mystery film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 87 minutes. “Read the fine print. You may have just mortgaged your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a doctor kills his mistress and himself while researching the mysterious previous owner of his Boston home, his colleague, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over his research and moves his family from New York City to the Boston mansion. Soon after, Boyle's young son Bob becomes plagued by visions of a young girl, who warns him of the danger within the house.
Who’s in it. The House by the Cemetery stars Catriona MacColl as Lucy Boyle, Paolo Malco as Dr. Norman Boyle, Ania Pieroni as Ann, the Babysitter and Giovanni Frezza as Bob Boyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The House by the Cemetery has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House by the Cemetery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House by the Cemetery tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House by the Cemetery (1981)?
- In US, The House by the Cemetery is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The House by the Cemetery worth watching?
- The House by the Cemetery holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The House by the Cemetery?
- The House by the Cemetery stars Catriona MacColl, Paolo Malco, Ania Pieroni, Giovanni Frezza and Silvia Collatina.
- When was The House by the Cemetery released?
- The House by the Cemetery was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.