This House Possessed (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1981, This House Possessed is a horror and tv movie film directed by William Wiard, running about 96 minutes. “Something terrifying is falling in love with Sheila...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sinister force permeating a secluded mountain estate convinces the nurse/companion of rock star Parker Stevenson, who has had a nervous collapse, that the house is alive and determined to keep her prisoner.
Who’s in it. This House Possessed stars Parker Stevenson as Gary Straihorn, Lisa Eilbacher as Sheila Moore, Joan Bennett as Rag Lady and Slim Pickens as Arthur Keene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, This House Possessed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This House Possessed page.
If you liked it. Fans of This House Possessed tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This House Possessed (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This House Possessed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This House Possessed worth watching?
- This House Possessed holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This House Possessed?
- This House Possessed stars Parker Stevenson, Lisa Eilbacher, Joan Bennett, Slim Pickens and Shelley Smith.
- When was This House Possessed released?
- This House Possessed was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.