The House Is Empty (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1945, The House Is Empty is a drama film directed by Carlos Schlieper, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. This beautiful, atmospheric Chilean movie (made by an Argentinian director) was unfortunately "cannibalized" by Jerry Warren, who kept about a third of the original footage, together with another third of "La dama de la muerte" (another superb Chilean movie of the same period, made by Argentinian director Carlos Hugo Christensen), then added his own senseless "additional sequences" with John Carradine and Katherine Victor, the final result being the atrocious CURSE OF THE STONE HAND.
Who’s in it. The House Is Empty stars Alejandro Flores, Chela Bon, María Teresa Squella and Ernesto Vilches, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The House Is Empty has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House Is Empty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House Is Empty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House Is Empty (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The House Is Empty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The House Is Empty worth watching?
- The House Is Empty holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The House Is Empty?
- The House Is Empty stars Alejandro Flores, Chela Bon, María Teresa Squella, Ernesto Vilches and Ricardo Moller.
- When was The House Is Empty released?
- The House Is Empty was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.