House of Mortal Sin
“The Devil in Priest's clothing!”
Synopsis
A troubled young girl goes to confession at the local church. Unfortunately, the sexually frustrated priest she confesses to becomes obsessed with her. At first, the priest stalks the girl, but later it is revealed that he will stop at nothing, including blackmail and murder, just to get close to her.
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House Of Mortal Sin Trailer 1976
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-07
Top Cast
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Anthony Sharp
Father Xavier Meldrum
Susan Penhaligon
Jenny Welch
Stephanie Beacham
Vanessa Welch
Norman Eshley
Father Bernard Cutler
Sheila Keith
Miss Brabazon
Hilda Barry
Mrs. Meldrum
Stewart Bevan
Terry Wyatt
Julia McCarthy
Mrs. Davey
John Yule
Robert
Victor Winding
Dr. Guardio
Bill Kerr
Mr. Davey
Jack Allen
GP
Kim Butcher
Valerie Davey
Ivor Salter
Gravedigger
Andrew Sachs
Man in Church
Jane Hayward
Nurse Fowler
Mervyn Johns
Father Duggan
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 29, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- David McGillivray
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- House of Mortal Sin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Walker
David McGillivray, Pete Walker
Stanley Myers
Peter Jessop
John Black
Pete Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Walker
Director
John Black
Editor
Peter Jessop
Director of Photography
David McGillivray
Screenplay
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Pete Walker
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About House of Mortal Sin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House of Mortal Sin about?
A troubled young girl goes to confession at the local church. Unfortunately, the sexually frustrated priest she confesses to becomes obsessed with her. At first, the priest stalks the girl, but later it is revealed that he will stop at nothing, including blackmail and murder, just to get close to her.
Who directed House of Mortal Sin?
House of Mortal Sin was directed by Pete Walker.
Who stars in House of Mortal Sin?
The principal cast of House of Mortal Sin includes Anthony Sharp, Susan Penhaligon, Stephanie Beacham, Norman Eshley, Sheila Keith.
When was House of Mortal Sin released and how long is it?
House of Mortal Sin was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for House of Mortal Sin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of Mortal Sin was composed by Stanley Myers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for House of Mortal Sin?
House of Mortal Sin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).