The House That Screamed (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1969, The House That Screamed is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Chicho Ibáñez Serrador, running about 100 minutes. “One by one they will die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Southern France, 19th century. Teresa, a young girl, arrives at an isolated female boarding school that is tyrannically mastered by Mrs. Fourneau, the strict headmistress, whose protective shadow haunts Luis, her weak son.
Who’s in it. The House That Screamed stars Lilli Palmer as Mrs. Fourneau, Cristina Galbó as Teresa, John Moulder-Brown as Luis and Maribel Martín as Isabel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The House That Screamed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House That Screamed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House That Screamed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House That Screamed (1969)?
- In US, The House That Screamed is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The House That Screamed worth watching?
- The House That Screamed holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The House That Screamed?
- The House That Screamed stars Lilli Palmer, Cristina Galbó, John Moulder-Brown, Maribel Martín and Mary Maude.
- When was The House That Screamed released?
- The House That Screamed was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.