Grandmother's House (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1988, Grandmother's House is a thriller and horror film directed by Peter Rader, running about 90 minutes. “She'll Spoil You To Death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David and Lynn have just lost their father. Now orphaned, the youngsters are sent to live with their grandparents in a beautiful victorian mansion. But no sooner than boarding the coach bus scheduled to take them to their new home do strange things start to occur, initially in the form of a mysterious woman who seems to appear and disappear in the blink of an eye. It’s not long, however, before murdered bodies are found in the area and, to make matters worse, David becomes increasingly fearful that his doting grandparents might be involved in the killings.
Who’s in it. Grandmother's House stars Eric Foster as David, Kim Valentine as Lynn, Len Lesser as Grandfather and Ida Lee as Grandmother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Grandmother's House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grandmother's House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grandmother's House tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grandmother's House (1988)?
- In US, Grandmother's House is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Midnight Pulp, 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 Grandmother's House worth watching?
- Grandmother's House holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grandmother's House?
- Grandmother's House stars Eric Foster, Kim Valentine, Len Lesser, Ida Lee and Brinke Stevens.
- When was Grandmother's House released?
- Grandmother's House was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.