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Grandmother's House

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
1.9K
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Grandmother's House (1988)
HorrorThriller

After the death of their beloved father, two teens go to their grandmother's house in California and begin to suspect their grandparents of murder.After the death of their beloved father, two teens go to their grandmother's house in California and begin to suspect their grandparents of murder.After the death of their beloved father, two teens go to their grandmother's house in California and begin to suspect their grandparents of murder.

IMDb RATING
5.2/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Rader
  • Writers
    • Peter Jensen(story)
    • Gayle Jensen(story)
  • Stars
    • Eric Foster
    • Kim Valentine
    • Len Lesser
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Rader
  • Writers
    • Peter Jensen(story)
    • Gayle Jensen(story)
  • Stars
    • Eric Foster
    • Kim Valentine
    • Len Lesser
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    • 34User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    Eric Foster
    • Davidas David
    Kim Valentine
    • Lynnas Lynn
    Len Lesser
    Len Lesser
    • Grandfatheras Grandfather
    Ida Lee
    • Grandmotheras Grandmother
    Brinke Stevens
    Brinke Stevens
    • Womanas Woman
    Michael Robinson
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Craig Yerman
    • Raymondas Raymond
    David Donham
    • Mr. Sackettas Mr. Sackett
    Joan-Carol Bensen
    • Mrs. Sackettas Mrs. Sackett
    Angela O'Neill
    Angela O'Neill
    • Darleneas Darlene
    R.J. Walker
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Furley Lumpkin
    • Deputyas Deputy
    Jeanette Jamron
    • Twin 1as Twin 1
    Anitra Jamron
    • Twin 2as Twin 2
    David Algeier
    • Ministeras Minister
    Michael Flaherty
    • Coachas Coach
    Ryan Gallagher
    • Boy at Poolas Boy at Pool
    Nico Mastorakis
    Nico Mastorakis
    • Relay Judgeas Relay Judge
    • Director
      • Peter Rader
    • Writers
      • Peter Jensen(story) (screenplay)
      • Gayle Jensen(story)
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    Storyline

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    When their father dies, Lynn and her younger brother David have to move in with their grandparents. Their mother died already when they were young, so they were told. One morning a dead man is found near their new home. A friend tells David, that it's not the first. Shortly after he sees his grandparents carry a body into the garage - are they the murderers? David calls the sheriff... —Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
    teen slasherteen horrorpsycho biddygrande dame guignolhagsplotation41 more
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    • Taglines
      • Where the fears of the night pursue you through the heat of the day!
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In pre-production, a promo reel for the film was made by Peter Rader with assistance from Peter Jensen. The promo reel featured different child actors playing David & Lynn. The promo reel can be found on The Films of Nico Mastorakis Part 4 documentary.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where David is in the hospital emergency room, the nurse wipes blood off his face. In the next scene, a police officer asks him a question. When it cuts back to David, the blood is back on his face.
    • Quotes

      Boy at Pool: If I had a sister like that, I'd boff her!

    • Alternate versions
      [2003] Released in a restored widescreen edition from Image Entertainment.
    • Connections
      Featured in Screaming in High Heels: The Rise & Fall of the Scream Queen Era (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Someone Hung Up on Me Tonight
      Music & Lyrics by Barry Labov
      Performed by Labov & Beyond
      Copyright © Labov & Beyond, BMI 1987
      Music Published by Omega Music, Ltd.

    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    strange,but pretty good horror movie
    this horror movie is strange,but pretty good. a lot of scenes are very creepy. the music is creepy too. it's not a great horror movie,but still pretty good. you might like it,if you can find it. i give grandma's house **1/2 out of ****
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Grandma's House
    • Filming locations
      • Rosemead, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Omega Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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

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