The Ice House (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, The Ice House is a horror and tv movie film directed by Derek Lister, running about 35 minutes.
What it’s about. After his wife leaves him, Paul (John Stride) seeks solace at a sophisticated health spa run by a pair of sinister siblings (played by Geoffrey Burridge and Elizbeth Romilly). Strangely attracted by the scent of a vine that grows on the old ice house in the spa's grounds, Paul is drawn ever deeper into a horrifying mystery.
Who’s in it. The Ice House stars John Stride as Paul, Elizabeth Romilly as Jessica, Geoffrey Burridge as Clovis and David Beames as Bob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Ice House has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ice House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ice House tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ice House (1978)?
- In US, The Ice House is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ice House worth watching?
- The Ice House holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ice House?
- The Ice House stars John Stride, Elizabeth Romilly, Geoffrey Burridge, David Beames and Gladys Spencer.
- When was The Ice House released?
- The Ice House was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 35 minutes.