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House of Terror (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1973, House of Terror is a horror film directed by Sergei Goncharoff, running about 90 minutes. “Step by Diabolical Step, You'll Be Driven to the BRINK of INSANITY!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A nurse is hired to take care of a mean, cantankerous woman. It turns out that the nurse and her boyfriend are after the woman's fortune. When the woman turns up dead in a bathtub full of blood the couple begin to search for the money, but they soon begin to suspect that the woman isn't really dead - or her ghost has come back to avenge her.

Who’s in it. House of Terror stars Jennifer Bishop as Jennifer Andrews, Arell Blanton as Mark Alden, Mitchell Gregg as Emmett Kramer and Irenee Byatt as Norma, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, House of Terror has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House of Terror page.

If you liked it. Fans of House of Terror tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch House of Terror (1973)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for House of Terror change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is House of Terror worth watching?
House of Terror holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Terror?
House of Terror stars Jennifer Bishop, Arell Blanton, Mitchell Gregg, Irenee Byatt and Ernie Charles.
When was House of Terror released?
House of Terror was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.