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5.7 / 10(239 votes)IMDbR19821h 31m$10.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The House on Sorority Row

“Sorority sisters... Sisters in life. Sisters in death.”

Synopsis

When the senior sorority sisters of Theta Pi decide to do in their demented house mother, someone seeks revenge, and begins a night of terror and madness.

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The House on Sorority Row (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 19, 1982

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 10, 1987

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (24.95x ROI)

Production Budget

$425K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$10.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

24.95x

+$10.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $425KWorldwide: $10.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mark Rosman
Screenplay & Story
Mark Rosman
Original Score
Richard Band
Original Title
The House on Sorority Row
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Budget
$425K
Worldwide Gross
$10.6M
Production Studios
VAE Productions, Artists Releasing Corporation (ARC), Film Ventures International

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Rosman

Screenplay & Story

Mark Rosman

Original Score & Music

Richard Band

Director of Photography

Tim Suhrstedt, Thomas Loizeaux

Film Editing

Jean-Marc Vasseur

Producers

Mark Rosman, John Ponchock, Thomas W. McMahon, John G. Clark

Department Leadership Roster

Mark Rosman

Director

Mark Rosman

Producer

Richard Band

Richard Band

Original Music Composer

Mark Rosman

Writer

Jean-Marc Vasseur

Editor

Tim Suhrstedt

Director of Photography

Susan Perez Prichard

Costume Design

Scott Leva

Scott Leva

Stunt Coordinator

John G. Clark

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The House on Sorority Row

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The House on Sorority Row about?

When the senior sorority sisters of Theta Pi decide to do in their demented house mother, someone seeks revenge, and begins a night of terror and madness.

Who directed The House on Sorority Row?

The House on Sorority Row was directed by Mark Rosman.

Who stars in The House on Sorority Row?

The principal cast of The House on Sorority Row includes Kate McNeil, Eileen Davidson, Janis Ward, Robin Meloy, Harley Jane Kozak.

When was The House on Sorority Row released and how long is it?

The House on Sorority Row was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

What was the box office and production budget of The House on Sorority Row?

The House on Sorority Row had a reported production budget of $425K and grossed $10.6M at the worldwide box office (24.95 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for The House on Sorority Row?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The House on Sorority Row was composed by Richard Band.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The House on Sorority Row?

The House on Sorority Row holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).