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Don't Go in the House (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1979, Don't Go in the House is a horror film directed by Joseph Ellison, running about 82 minutes. “In a steel room built for revenge they die burning... in chains.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. As a child, Donald was tormented by his mother who used fire as a punishment. Now a deranged adult, Donald stalks women at clubs, then takes them home where he kills them with a flamethrower.

Who’s in it. Don't Go in the House stars Dan Grimaldi as Donald 'Donny' Kohler, Robert Carnegie as Bobby Tuttle (as Robert Osth), Ruth Dardick as Mrs. Kohler and Charles Bonet as Ben, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Don't Go in the House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Go in the House page.

If you liked it. Fans of Don't Go in the House tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Don't Go in the House (1979)?
In US, Don't Go in the House is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Don't Go in the House worth watching?
Don't Go in the House holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Don't Go in the House?
Don't Go in the House stars Dan Grimaldi, Robert Carnegie, Ruth Dardick, Charles Bonet and Bill Ricci.
When was Don't Go in the House released?
Don't Go in the House was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.