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The House by the Lake

1976·Movie
1h 27min·R
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–26%
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–26%

The House by the Lake fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchBinge-Friendly

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About

They were going to rape her one by one. She was going to kill them....one by one.

Harry is a rich dentist who often brings women up to his rural lakehouse. One weekend, he invites Diane, a former fashion model. On their way to the house, Diane runs a gang of thugs off the road. Humiliated, the thugs track down the couple for revenge.
Revenge ThrillerExploitation CinemaHome Invasion HorrorVisceral ViolenceSurvival StoryPsychological TortureGritty & RawCult ClassicUnrelenting Tension

Crew

Directed by:
William Fruet
Written by:
William Fruet
Produced by:
Ivan Reitman, John Dunning, André Link
Composed by:
Joe Grimaldi, Dennis Matheson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The House by the Lake

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The House by the Lake legally?

PrimeFawesomeIndiePix UnlimitedTubi TV

The House by the Lake is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The House by the Lake worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The House by the Lake rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The House by the Lake?

1 h 27 min

The House by the Lake runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is The House by the Lake in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The House by the Lake?

7CAFRITSESMUSVA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The House by the Lake in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The House by the Lake use?

Rape Is a Special Kind of EvilPretty in MinkCar FuExtremely Short TimespanBittersweet EndingCool CarSlashed ThroatDisproportionate Retribution

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for The House by the Lake, including Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil, Pretty in Mink, Car Fu.