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The Dunwich Horror

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  • 1h 30m
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5.4/10
4.5K
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The Dunwich Horror (1970)
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Horror

Wilbur Whateley travels to the Arkham Miskatonic University to borrow the legendary Necronomicon. But, little does anyone know, Whateley isn't quite human...Wilbur Whateley travels to the Arkham Miskatonic University to borrow the legendary Necronomicon. But, little does anyone know, Whateley isn't quite human...Wilbur Whateley travels to the Arkham Miskatonic University to borrow the legendary Necronomicon. But, little does anyone know, Whateley isn't quite human...

IMDb RATING
5.4/10
4.5K
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  • Director
    • Daniel Haller
  • Writers
    • Curtis Hanson(screenplay)
    • Henry Rosenbaum(screenplay)
    • Ronald Silkosky(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sandra Dee
    • Dean Stockwell
    • Ed Begley
  • Director
    • Daniel Haller
  • Writers
    • Curtis Hanson(screenplay)
    • Henry Rosenbaum(screenplay)
    • Ronald Silkosky(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sandra Dee
    • Dean Stockwell
    • Ed Begley
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    • 92User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Sandra Dee in The Dunwich Horror (1970)
    Dean Stockwell in The Dunwich Horror (1970)
    Dean Stockwell in The Dunwich Horror (1970)
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    Sandra Dee in The Dunwich Horror (1970)
    The Dunwich Horror (1970)
    Ed Begley in The Dunwich Horror (1970)
    Donna Baccala in The Dunwich Horror (1970)
    Ed Begley in The Dunwich Horror (1970)
    Dean Stockwell in The Dunwich Horror (1970)
    Dean Stockwell in The Dunwich Horror (1970)
    Dean Stockwell in The Dunwich Horror (1970)

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    Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee
    • Nancy Wagner
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Wilbur Whateley
    Ed Begley
    Ed Begley
    • Dr. Henry Armitage
    Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner
    • Dr. Cory
    Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe
    • Old Whateley
    Joanne Moore Jordan
    • Lavinia Whateley
    • (as Joanna Moore Jordan)
    Donna Baccala
    Donna Baccala
    • Elizabeth Hamilton
    Talia Shire
    Talia Shire
    • Nurse Cora
    • (as Talia Coppola)
    Michael Fox
    Michael Fox
    • Dr. Raskin
    Jason Wingreen
    Jason Wingreen
    • Sheriff Harrison
    Barboura Morris
    • Mrs. Cole
    Beach Dickerson
    Beach Dickerson
    • Mr. Cole
    Michael Haynes
    • Guard
    Toby Russ
    • Librarian
    Jack Pierce
    • Reeger
    Robert Nevin
    Robert Nevin
    • Man in Cemetery
    • (uncredited)
    F.A. Nichols
    • Mr. Fuller
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Daniel Haller
    • Writers
      • Curtis Hanson(screenplay)
      • Henry Rosenbaum(screenplay)
      • Ronald Silkosky(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The odd symbol that appears again and again - on Wilbur's ring, on his grandfather's staff, in the design on the main floor, etc. - is actually an ancient Native American symbol commonly termed "Thunderbird in sun".
    • Goofs
      The length of Nancy's fingernails changes repeatedly during the sex ritual - they're noticeably longer in shots where Sandra Dee's face is visible, implying that a body double with shorter nails was used for the racier portions of the scene.
    • Quotes

      Wilbur Whateley: Come back, Old Ones... Princes of Darkness... and repossess the earth.

    • Crazy credits
      Actress Joanne Moore Jordan is credited two different ways. In the Opening Credits, she is listed as Joanna (with an "a" at the end of her name). However, in the Closing Credits, she is listed correctly, Joanne (only one "a").
    • Connections
      Featured in Deadly Earnest's Nightmare Theatre: The Dunwich Horror (1978)

    User reviews92

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    8/10
    Gidget does Hell
    Interesting film about a young college coed who becomes involved with a young man who has connections that extend well into the underworld and who only needs the right book to unleash them. Sandra Dee in a surprisingly sexy role as the young student and Les Baxter's very nice soundtrack just about save an effort where the actual film doesn't do justice to its title. Nonetheless the production design creates creepy atmosphere especially in the seaside alter where Dee is nearly undressed while Stockwell prepares her for the arrival of Satan himself. And there is a certain amount of imagination involved in the film that combines a nice mixture of classic horror themes with hip sensibilities.
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    • Nov 6, 2008

    FAQ11

    • What is 'The Dunwich Horror' about?
    • Is "The Dunwich Horror" based on a book?
    • Is this set in the town of Dunwich in Suffolk County, England?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1970 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM Studios (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Scarlet Friday
    • Filming locations
      • Mendocino, California, USA
    • Production company
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $446,400
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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