The House in Nightmare Park (1973): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1973, The House in Nightmare Park is a comedy and horror film directed by Peter Sykes, running about 92 minutes. “Ladies and Gentlemen - For Your Horrification - Don't See It Alone - Bring The Children” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Comedy legend Frankie Howerd stars as the victim of sinister shenanigans in this hilarious spoof of British horror films of the early ‘70s. Starring Hugh Burden and Oscar winner Ray Milland, and written by Terry Nation. Foster Twelvetrees, a struggling tragedian who scrapes a living by giving hammy performances from the classics, can hardly believe his luck when he’s invited to give a dramatic reading at the country home of a well-off family. Joy soon turns to outraged horror when he discovers dead bodies, foul intentions, lots of snakes and a madwoman in the attic. Can he uncover the hidden family secret before he comes to a sticky end..?

Who’s in it. The House in Nightmare Park stars Frankie Howerd as Foster Twelvetrees, Ray Milland as Stewart Henderson, Hugh Burden as Reggie Henderson and Kenneth Griffith as Ernest Henderson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The House in Nightmare Park has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House in Nightmare Park page.

If you liked it. Fans of The House in Nightmare Park tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.