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The Old Dark House

“Beware the night!”

1932 · 1 h 12 min
Directed by James Whale
AdventureComedyDrama

Cast

Boris Karloff Melvyn Douglas Charles Laughton

Credits

Written by: J.B. Priestley

Plot

Travellers caught in a storm seek refuge in a gloomy Welsh mansion occupied by an eccentric family.

Sinekatalog’s take

James Whale's pre-Code horror comedy gathers stranded travellers in a creepy Welsh mansion. Boris Karloff and Charles Laughton shine in a witty, atmospheric and eccentric cult favourite.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (15,044 votes)
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