The Haunted House
“YOU'LL SHIVER WITH SUSPENSE AND SHAKE WITH LAUGHTER AT THIS MASTER MYSTERY!”
Synopsis
Four heirs to a family fortune are summoned to appear at the family estate for the reading of the will, where they meet the estate's staff, which includes a nurse, a crazed doctor, and a sinister handyman.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Christensen, Cornell Woolrich, Lajos Biró, Owen Davis
- Original Title
- The Haunted House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Christensen
Benjamin Christensen, Cornell Woolrich, Lajos Biró, Owen Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Christensen
Writer
Cornell Woolrich
Writer
Lajos Biró
Writer
Benjamin Christensen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Haunted House
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What is The Haunted House about?
Four heirs to a family fortune are summoned to appear at the family estate for the reading of the will, where they meet the estate's staff, which includes a nurse, a crazed doctor, and a sinister handyman.
Who directed The Haunted House?
The Haunted House was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
Who stars in The Haunted House?
The principal cast of The Haunted House includes Larry Kent, Thelma Todd, Edmund Breese, Chester Conklin, Sidney Bracey.
When was The Haunted House released and how long is it?
The Haunted House was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Haunted House?
The Haunted House holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).