Cellar Dweller (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1988, Cellar Dweller is a fantasy and horror film directed by John Carl Buechler, running about 77 minutes. “It'll Eat You Out Of House And Home...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1950s, a horror-comic artist's creations come alive and kill him. Years later a new cartoonist revives the creatures in his house, now part of an artist's colony.
Who’s in it. Cellar Dweller stars Debrah Farentino as Whitney Taylor, Yvonne De Carlo as Mrs. Briggs, Jeffrey Combs as Colin Childress and Michael Deak as The Creature, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Cellar Dweller has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cellar Dweller page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cellar Dweller tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cellar Dweller (1988)?
- In US, Cellar Dweller is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cellar Dweller worth watching?
- Cellar Dweller holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cellar Dweller?
- Cellar Dweller stars Debrah Farentino, Yvonne De Carlo, Jeffrey Combs, Michael Deak and Brian Robbins.
- When was Cellar Dweller released?
- Cellar Dweller was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.