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Quick Info

Rating

6.3/10

Release1981

Runtime1h 27m

StatusReleased

Budget$785,000

Revenue$1,845,819

Production

Fulvia Film

Movie

The House by the Cemetery

1981

1h 27m

6.3

Horror

Mystery

Synopsis

After a doctor kills his mistress and himself while researching the mysterious previous owner of his Boston home, his colleague, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over his studies and moves his family into the Boston mansion. Soon after, Boyle's young son Bob becomes plagued by visions of a young girl, who warns him of the danger within the house.

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