The Old Dark House
“READY! SET! LAUGH! Join the fun in a nut-house of terror!”
Synopsis
An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion.
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The Old Dark House (1963) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Dillon
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- The Old Dark House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, William Castle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Robert Dillon, J. B. Priestley
Benjamin Frankel
Arthur Grant
Anthony Hinds, William Castle
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Robert Dillon
Screenplay
Anthony Hinds
Producer
William Castle
Producer
William Castle
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Dark House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Old Dark House about?
An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion.
Who directed The Old Dark House?
The Old Dark House was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in The Old Dark House?
The principal cast of The Old Dark House includes Tom Poston, Robert Morley, Janette Scott, Joyce Grenfell, Mervyn Johns.
When was The Old Dark House released and how long is it?
The Old Dark House was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Dark House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Dark House was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
Is The Old Dark House based on a book or true story?
The Old Dark House is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. B. Priestley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Old Dark House?
The Old Dark House holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).