House of Darkness (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1948, House of Darkness is a horror film directed by Oswald Mitchell, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. In this psychological thriller, an avaricious man covets his stepbrother's home. The greedy fellow knows that his stepbrother has a heart condition and so sets off a fatal attack by smashing a beloved violin. However, his actions do not come without a terrible price.
Who’s in it. House of Darkness stars Laurence Harvey as Francis Merryman, Lesley Brook as Lucy, John Stuart as Crabtree and George Melachrino as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, House of Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House of Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of House of Darkness tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House of Darkness (1948)?
- In US, House of Darkness is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is House of Darkness worth watching?
- House of Darkness holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House of Darkness?
- House of Darkness stars Laurence Harvey, Lesley Brook, John Stuart, George Melachrino and Lesley Osmond.
- When was House of Darkness released?
- House of Darkness was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.