House (1986 film)

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For the book by Frank E. Peretti, see House (novel).
House
Directed by Steve Miner
Produced by Sean S. Cunningham
Written by Fred Dekker (story)
Ethan Wiley (screenplay)
Starring William Katt
George Wendt
Richard Moll
Kay Lenz
Mary Stavin
Michael Ensign
Susan French
Music by Harry Manfredini
Cinematography Mac Ahlberg
Editing by Michael N. Knue
Distributed by New World Pictures
Release date(s) February 28, 1986 (USA)
Running time 93 minutes
Language English
Budget $3,000,000 (estimated)
Gross revenue $19,445,000 (USA) (sub-total)
Followed by House II: The Second Story
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House is a 1986 horror/comedy film. It stars William Katt, George Wendt, Richard Moll and Kay Lenz, and is directed by Steve Miner. It was produced and distributed by New World Pictures. House was followed in 1987 by House II: The Second Story, in 1989 by The Horror Show (known as House 3 in the UK and Australia) and in 1992 by House IV. The film's tagline is "Ding dong, you're dead."

[edit] Synopsis

Roger Cobb (William Katt) is a Vietnam veteran and horror novelist. After his son Jimmy disappears while visiting his aunt, Cobb's search for Jimmy ruins his marriage and writing career. After Cobb's aunt suddenly dies, Cobb moves into her house to work on a novel based on his experiences in the war. As strange occurrences start happening around him, Cobb becomes aware that the house is evil, not to mention ghost-infested, and it resents his presence in it. The ghosts force him to endure a journey into his past, where he ultimately finds Jimmy at the end.

[edit] Cast

Actor Role
William Katt Roger Cobb
George Wendt Harold Gorton
Richard Moll Big Ben
Kay Lenz Sandy Sinclair
Mary Stavin Tanya
Michael Ensign Chet Parker
Susan French Aunt Elizabeth Hooper

[edit] External links

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The House Tetralogy
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