The House by the Lake
Death Weekend
“They were going to rape her one by one. She was going to kill them....one by one.”
Synopsis
Harry is a rich dentist who often brings women up to his rural lakehouse. One weekend, he invites Diane, a former fashion model. On their way to the house, Diane runs a gang of thugs off the road. Humiliated, the thugs track down the couple for revenge.
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The House by the Lake (1976) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Fruet
- Screenplay & Story
- William Fruet
- Original Title
- Death Weekend
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Quadrant Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation, DAL Arts, Famous Players, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Fruet
William Fruet
Robert Saad
Debbie Karjala, Jean LaFleur, Debra Karen
Ivan Reitman, André Link, John Dunning
Department Leadership Roster
William Fruet
Director
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Robert Saad
Director of Photography
Debbie Karjala
Editor
Jean LaFleur
Editor
André Link
Producer
Debra Karen
Editor
William Fruet
Screenplay
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House by the Lake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House by the Lake about?
Harry is a rich dentist who often brings women up to his rural lakehouse. One weekend, he invites Diane, a former fashion model. On their way to the house, Diane runs a gang of thugs off the road. Humiliated, the thugs track down the couple for revenge.
Who directed The House by the Lake?
The House by the Lake was directed by William Fruet.
Who stars in The House by the Lake?
The principal cast of The House by the Lake includes Brenda Vaccaro, Don Stroud, Chuck Shamata, Richard Ayres, Kyle Edwards.
When was The House by the Lake released and how long is it?
The House by the Lake was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House by the Lake?
The House by the Lake holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).