Boardinghouse (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1982, Boardinghouse is a horror film directed by John Wintergate, running about 98 minutes. “Where the rent won't KILL you, but something else WILL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Resembling a cross between "The Amityville Horror" and a Playboy Playmates video, this film tells the terrifying tale of a cheesy video special effect that stalks bikini-clad women. In between scenes of them playfully splashing each other and wrestling with each other's bathing suit tops, they're murdered and/or terrorized by horrific hallucinations. These hallucinations include seeing blood in the shower stalls (while they're trying to lather up), having giant monsters jump out of the hall closet, and seeing their faces temporarily turn into rubber halloween masks.
Who’s in it. Boardinghouse stars John Wintergate as Jim Royce/Gardener, Kalassu as Victoria, Alexandra Day as Debbie Hoffman and Joel Riordan as Joel Weintraub, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Boardinghouse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boardinghouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boardinghouse tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boardinghouse (1982)?
- In US, Boardinghouse is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boardinghouse worth watching?
- Boardinghouse holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boardinghouse?
- Boardinghouse stars John Wintergate, Kalassu, Alexandra Day, Joel Riordan and Brian Bruderlin.
- When was Boardinghouse released?
- Boardinghouse was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.