The House of Fear
“HORROR stalking its halls!”
Synopsis
The Good Comrades are a collection of varied gentlemen who crave one thing - solitude. They reside at Drearcliff House, ancestral home of their eldest member. All seems serene and convivial until one by one the members begin to perish in the most grisly of manners. Foul play is suspected by the Good Comrades' insurance agent, who turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson for guidance.
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Sherlock Holmes: The House Of Fear (1944) TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-09
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Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. John Watson
Aubrey Mather
Alastair
Paul Cavanagh
Simon Merrivale
Dennis Hoey
Inspector Lestrade
Harry Cording
John Simpson
Holmes Herbert
Alan Cosgrave
Sally Shepherd
Mrs. Monteith
Gavin Muir
Chalmers
Florette Hillier
Alison MacGregor
David Clyde
Alex MacGregor
Doris Lloyd
Bessie
Cyril Delevanti
Stanley Raeburn (uncredited)
Alec Craig
Angus (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
Ralph King (uncredited)
Bobby Hale
Pub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Chanslor
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The House of Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Roy Chanslor, Arthur Conan Doyle
Paul Sawtell
Virgil Miller
Saul A. Goodkind
Roy William Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Producer
Roy William Neill
Director
Roy Chanslor
Screenplay
Saul A. Goodkind
Editor
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House of Fear
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What is The House of Fear about?
The Good Comrades are a collection of varied gentlemen who crave one thing - solitude. They reside at Drearcliff House, ancestral home of their eldest member. All seems serene and convivial until one by one the members begin to perish in the most grisly of manners. Foul play is suspected by the Good Comrades' insurance agent, who turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson for guidance.
Who directed The House of Fear?
The House of Fear was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The House of Fear?
The principal cast of The House of Fear includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Aubrey Mather, Paul Cavanagh, Dennis Hoey.
When was The House of Fear released and how long is it?
The House of Fear was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The House of Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House of Fear was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is The House of Fear based on a book or true story?
The House of Fear is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House of Fear?
The House of Fear holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).