House (1986)

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93 min - Comedy | Fantasy | Horror - 28 February 1986 (USA)

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Roger Cobb is a Vietnam vet whose career as a horror novelist has taken a turn for the worse when his son Jimmy mysteriously disappears while visiting his aunt's house... See full summary »

Director:

Steve Miner

Writers:

Fred Dekker (story), Ethan Wiley (screenplay)

Stars:

William Katt, Kay Lenz and George Wendt

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	William Katt	...	Roger Cobb
	George Wendt	...	Harold Gorton
	Richard Moll	...	Big Ben
	Kay Lenz	...	Sandy Sinclair
	Mary Stavin	...	Tanya
	Michael Ensign	...	Chet Parker
	Erik Silver	...	Jimmy
	Mark Silver	...	Jimmy
	Susan French	...	Aunt Elizabeth
	Alan Autry	...	Cop #3
	Steven Williams	...	Cop #4
	James Calvert	...	Grocery Boy (as Jim Calvert)
	Mindy Sterling	...	Woman in Bookstore
	Jayson Kane	...	Cheesy Stud
	Billy Beck	...	Priest

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Roger Cobb is a Vietnam vet whose career as a horror novelist has taken a turn for the worse when his son Jimmy mysteriously disappears while visiting his aunt's house. Roger's search for Jimmy destroys his marriage and his writing career. The sudden death of his aunt brings Roger back to the house where his nightmares began. The evil zombies in the house force Roger to endure a harrowing journey into his past. Written by Arthur de Boom <Raindance26@yahoo.com>

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You are cordially invited to spend an evening with Roger Cobb and his friends. Don't come alone! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Horror

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1986 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

House: Ding Dong, You're Dead See more »

Filming Locations:

329 Melrose Ave, Monrovia, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,923,000 (USA) (2 March 1986) (1440 Screens)

Gross:

$19,444,631 (USA)

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New World Pictures See more »

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Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Dennis Franz auditioned for the role of Chet Parker. See more »

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Revealing mistakes: When Big Ben is talking, you can see the actor's mouth move under the skeleton make-up. See more »

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