The Old Dark House (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1963, The Old Dark House is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by William Castle, running about 86 minutes. “READY! SET! LAUGH! Join the fun in a nut-house of terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion.
Who’s in it. The Old Dark House stars Tom Poston as Tom Penderel, Robert Morley as Roderick Femm, Janette Scott as Cecily Femm and Joyce Grenfell as Agatha Femm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Old Dark House 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 The Old Dark House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Dark House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Dark House (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Old Dark House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Old Dark House worth watching?
- The Old Dark House holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Old Dark House?
- The Old Dark House stars Tom Poston, Robert Morley, Janette Scott, Joyce Grenfell and Mervyn Johns.
- When was The Old Dark House released?
- The Old Dark House was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.