Hell's House (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1932, Hell's House is a drama film directed by Howard Higgin, running about 72 minutes. “EXPOSED! The Grim Joke of Justice!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenager lands in a brutal reform school for refusing to squeal on his bootlegger boss.
Who’s in it. Hell's House stars Bette Davis as Peggy Gardner, Pat O’Brien as Matt Kelly, Junior Durkin as James "Jimmy" Mason and Frank Coghlan Jr. as Shorty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Hell's House has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, FilmBox+ and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell's House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell's House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell's House (1932)?
- In US, Hell's House is available to stream on FlixFling, FilmBox+ and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hell's House worth watching?
- Hell's House holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell's House?
- Hell's House stars Bette Davis, Pat O’Brien, Junior Durkin, Frank Coghlan Jr. and Emma Dunn.
- When was Hell's House released?
- Hell's House was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.