Stranger in Our House (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1979, Stranger in Our House is a horror, mystery and tv movie film directed by Wes Craven, running about 100 minutes. “Can she survive a nightmare of evil?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A well-to-do family of five takes in cousin Julia, whose parents recently perished in a car crash. While the rest of the family and those around them are completely charmed by Julia, teenaged daughter Rachel comes to suspect that her cousin has an ulterior agenda – one that possibly includes witchcraft.
Who’s in it. Stranger in Our House stars Linda Blair as Rachel Bryant, Lee Purcell as Julia Trent, Jeremy Slate as Tom Bryant and Fran Drescher as Carolyn Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Stranger in Our House has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger in Our House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger in Our House tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger in Our House (1979)?
- In US, Stranger in Our House is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranger in Our House worth watching?
- Stranger in Our House holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stranger in Our House?
- Stranger in Our House stars Linda Blair, Lee Purcell, Jeremy Slate, Fran Drescher and Jeff McCracken.
- When was Stranger in Our House released?
- Stranger in Our House was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.