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The Legend of Hell House

1973·Movie
1h 35min·PG
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Mystery, the mind, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacingYou scare easily

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About

For the sake of your sanity, pray it isn't true!

A team consisting of a physicist, his wife, a young female psychic, and the only survivor of the previous visit are sent to the notorious Hell House to prove or disprove survival after death. Previous visitors have either been killed or gone mad, and it is up to the team to survive a full week in isolation, and solve the mystery of the Hell House.
Haunted HousePsychological HorrorSupernatural MysteryGothic HorrorParapsychologyAtmosphericClaustrophobicSlow Burn1970s Horror

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Legend of Hell House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legend of Hell House legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Legend of Hell House worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Legend of Hell House rated?

PGDisturbing imageryNuditySexual contentViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery, nudity, sexual content, violence, and strong language.

How long is The Legend of Hell House?

1 h 35 min

The Legend of Hell House runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Legend of Hell House?

Critics64
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Legend of Hell House much the same way.

What language is The Legend of Hell House in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Legend of Hell House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Legend of Hell House in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Legend of Hell House use?

Abled in the AdaptationDies Differently in the AdaptationThe Film of the BookBittersweet EndingFan DisserviceNo Historical Figures Were HarmedDecoy ProtagonistHaunted House HistorianAdaptation Name ChangeAdaptation DistillationThe NapoleonAdaptational Context Changeand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Legend of Hell House, including Abled in the Adaptation, Dies Differently in the Adaptation, The Film of the Book.