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The House on Sorority Row

1982·Movie
1h 31min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Scare7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis3
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Crime, history, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Sorority sisters... Sisters in life. Sisters in death.

When the senior sorority sisters of Theta Pi decide to do in their demented house mother, someone seeks revenge, and begins a night of terror and madness.
Classic Slasher80s HorrorRevenge ThrillerSorority House MysteryTeenage CarnageWhodunitGorySuspensefulCult Classic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The House on Sorority Row

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Where can I stream The House on Sorority Row legally?

The House on Sorority Row is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The House on Sorority Row worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The House on Sorority Row rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imageryNudity

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

How long is The House on Sorority Row?

1 h 31 min

The House on Sorority Row runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The House on Sorority Row?

Critics50
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate The House on Sorority Row higher (59) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The House on Sorority Row a box office hit?

Budget$425,000
Box office$11 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $425,000 to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 25.0 times its budget.

What language is The House on Sorority Row in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The House on Sorority Row?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The House on Sorority Row in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The House on Sorority Row use?

Slashers Prefer BlondesNot Quite DeadCreepy BasementIt's All About MeDeadly PrankInsane Equals ViolentOff with His Head!Curiosity Killed the CastCreator CameoShadow Discretion ShotAsshole VictimLet's Split Up, Gang!and 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for The House on Sorority Row, including Slashers Prefer Blondes, Not Quite Dead, Creepy Basement.