The Open Door (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1966, The Open Door is a horror and tv movie film directed by Joan Kemp-Welch, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Colonel Mortimer returns to his family after a long spell in India to find his young son in bed ill, and tormented by a wailing voice... but is it in the boy's imagination or not?
Who’s in it. The Open Door stars Jack Hawkins as Colonel Mortimer, Rachel Gurney as Mrs. Mortimer, Mark Dignam as Dr. Simson and John Laurie as Mr. Moncrieff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Open Door has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Open Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Open Door tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Open Door (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Open Door change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Open Door worth watching?
- The Open Door holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Open Door?
- The Open Door stars Jack Hawkins, Rachel Gurney, Mark Dignam, John Laurie and Henry Beltran.
- When was The Open Door released?
- The Open Door was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.