The House by the Cemetery
"You may have just mortgaged your life."
Originally released in 1981. The House by the Cemetery is a horror/mystery film. directed by Lucio Fulci. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Catriona MacColl, Paolo Malco, and Ania Pieroni
Synopsis
After a doctor kills his mistress and himself while researching the mysterious previous owner of his Boston home, his colleague, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over his studies and moves his family into the Boston mansion. Soon after, Boyle's young son Bob becomes plagued by visions of a young girl, who warns him of the danger within the house.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (426 votes)
Budget
$785K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
2.4x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Catriona MacColl
as Lucy Boyle
Paolo Malco
as Dr. Norman Boyle
Ania Pieroni
as Ann, the Babysitter
Giovanni Frezza
as Bob Boyle
Silvia Collatina
as Mae Freudstein
Dagmar Lassander
as Laura Gittleson
Giovanni De Nava
as Dr. Freudstein
Gianpaolo Saccarola
as Daniel Douglas
Carlo De Mejo
as Mr. Wheatley
Kenneth A. Olsen
as Harold
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $785,000
- Revenue
- $1,845,819
Production Companies
- Fulvia Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The House by the Cemetery about?
After a doctor kills his mistress and himself while researching the mysterious previous owner of his Boston home, his colleague, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over his studies and moves his family into t...
Who directed The House by the Cemetery?
The House by the Cemetery was directed by Lucio Fulci.
How long is The House by the Cemetery?
The House by the Cemetery has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The House by the Cemetery released?
The House by the Cemetery was released on August 14, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The House by the Cemetery?
The main cast of The House by the Cemetery includes Catriona MacColl, Paolo Malco, Ania Pieroni, Giovanni Frezza, Silvia Collatina.
Is The House by the Cemetery worth watching?
The House by the Cemetery has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 426 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.