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House of Dies Drear (1984)A young black man and his family move into a home in rural Ohio, and discover that during the Civil War it was used by a Dutch immigrant to smuggle runaway slaves to freedom. Soon they ... See full summary » Director:Allan A. GoldsteinWriter:Virginia Hamilton (novel) |
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Walter Small
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Thomas Small
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Sheila Small
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Edgar Carr
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Pesty
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Mac Darrow
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Wilbur Darrow
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River Ross Darrow
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Russell Darrow
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Kenneth Small
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River Lewis Darrow
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Bounty Hunter
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Mayhew Skinner
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A young black man and his family move into a home in rural Ohio, and discover that during the Civil War it was used by a Dutch immigrant to smuggle runaway slaves to freedom. Soon they begin to suspect that the ghosts of slaves who passed through there are haunting the house. Written by Anonymous
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1998 (Germany) See more »Also Known As:
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Mayhew Skinner: No. Not until about a week ago... when my father decided he was mortal like the rest of us... and thought it time to tell me.
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Thomas Small: Did you know about these caverns, too?Mayhew Skinner: No. Not until about a week ago... when my father decided he was mortal like the rest of us... and thought it time to tell me.
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This movie was almost as good as the book. It is a little boring, but the acting was great.A huge, old house with secret tunnels, a cantankerous caretaker, and buried treasure is a dream-come-true for 13-year-old Thomas. The fact that it's reputedly haunted only adds to its appeal! As soon as his family moves in, Thomas senses something strange about the Civil War era house, which used to be critical stop on the Underground Railroad. With the help of his father, he learns about the abolitionists and escaping slaves who kept the Underground Railroad running. While on his own, he explores the hidden passageways in and under the house, piecing clues together in an increasingly dangerous quest for the truth about the past. A heart-pounding adventure with this absorbing classic.