The House of Fear
“HORROR stalking its halls!”
The Good Comrades are a collection of varied gentlemen who crave one thing - solitude. They reside at Drearcliff House, ancestral home of their eldest member. All seems serene and convivial until one by one the members begin to perish in the most grisly of manners. Foul play is suspected by the Good Comrades' insurance agent, who turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson for guidance.
Where to watch The House of Fear in United States
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Where is The House of Fear streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Troma NOW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The House of Fear
The House of Fear is a 1945 English-language mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Roy William Neill. The cast is led by Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Aubrey Mather. It has a runtime of 1h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Troma NOW.
The House of Fear was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 16, 1945, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Writers
- Roy Chanslor
- Release date
- March 16, 1945
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
The House of Fear cast & crew
The House of Fear was directed by Roy William Neill and written by Roy Chanslor.
The cast features Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Dr. John Watson, Aubrey Mather as Alastair, Paul Cavanagh as Simon Merrivale, Dennis Hoey as Inspector Lestrade, and Harry Cording as John Simpson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Sawtell, cinematography is by Virgil Miller, and it was produced by Roy William Neill.
Is The House of Fear worth watching?
The House of Fear holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 117 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 1h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller, The House of Fear is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The House of Fear
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Cast of The House of Fear
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. John Watson
Aubrey Mather
Alastair
Paul Cavanagh
Simon Merrivale
Dennis Hoey
Inspector Lestrade
Harry Cording
John Simpson
Holmes Herbert
Alan Cosgrave
Sally Shepherd
Mrs. Monteith
Gavin Muir
Chalmers
Florette Hillier
Alison MacGregor
David Clyde
Alex MacGregor
Doris Lloyd
Bessie
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The House of Fear — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The House of Fear in United States?
The House of Fear is streaming on Troma NOW in United States.
▸Is The House of Fear on Troma NOW?
Yes — The House of Fear is currently available on Troma NOW in United States.
▸What language is The House of Fear in?
The House of Fear is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The House of Fear?
The House of Fear runs 1 hours 9 minutes (69 minutes).
▸What is The House of Fear rated?
The House of Fear is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 117 ratings.
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