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The House of the Dead

1978Movie1 h 20 minPG

38
WeakGoodWatch score

A tense, slow-burning horror movie about mystery.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Don't you dare go in there!

When a philandering husband accidentally finds himself lost during a rainstorm, he’s taken in by an elderly mortician and is forced to learn the ghastly origins of four freshly arrived corpses.

Feels like

  • Gothic Horror
  • Anthology Film
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Eerie Atmosphere
  • Psychological Dread
  • Mortuary Setting
  • Classic Horror Tropes
  • Unsettling Narratives
  • Slow-Burn Tension

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Sharron Miller
Written by
David O'Malley
Produced by
Jackson William
Music by
Stan Worth

Everyone

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Facts

November 22, 1978 · 1 h 20 min · PG

Released
November 22, 1978
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
138 countries

Q&A

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Questions about The House of the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The House of the Dead worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 4.9).

Is The House of the Dead okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The House of the Dead scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The House of the Dead?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.