The House That Screamed
La residencia
“One by one they will die!”
Synopsis
Southern France, 19th century. Teresa, a young girl, arrives at an isolated female boarding school that is tyrannically mastered by Mrs. Fourneau, the strict headmistress, whose protective shadow haunts Luis, her weak son.
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-16
Top Cast
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Lilli Palmer
Mrs. Fourneau
Cristina Galbó
Teresa
John Moulder-Brown
Luis
Maribel Martín
Isabel
Mary Maude
Irene
Cándida Losada
Ms. Desprez
Pauline Challoner
Catalina
Tomás Blanco
Pedro Baldié
Víctor Israel
Brechard
Teresa Hurtado
Andrea
María José Valero
Elena
Conchita Paredes
Susana
Ana María Pol
Claudia
Mari Carmen Duque
Julia
Paloma Pagés
Cecilia
Sofía Casares
Margarita
Blanca Sendino
Cook
Clovis Dave
Enrique
Release History & Theatrical Window
Madrid
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 13, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chicho Ibáñez Serrador
- Screenplay & Story
- Chicho Ibáñez Serrador
- Original Score
- Waldo de los Ríos
- Original Title
- La residencia
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Anabel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chicho Ibáñez Serrador
Chicho Ibáñez Serrador, Juan Tébar
Waldo de los Ríos
Manuel Berenguer
Mercedes Alonso
Department Leadership Roster
Chicho Ibáñez Serrador
Director
Waldo de los Ríos
Original Music Composer
Chicho Ibáñez Serrador
Screenplay
Ramiro Gómez
Production Design
Mercedes Alonso
Editor
Manuel Berenguer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House That Screamed
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What is The House That Screamed about?
Southern France, 19th century. Teresa, a young girl, arrives at an isolated female boarding school that is tyrannically mastered by Mrs. Fourneau, the strict headmistress, whose protective shadow haunts Luis, her weak son.
Who directed The House That Screamed?
The House That Screamed was directed by Chicho Ibáñez Serrador.
Who stars in The House That Screamed?
The principal cast of The House That Screamed includes Lilli Palmer, Cristina Galbó, John Moulder-Brown, Maribel Martín, Mary Maude.
When was The House That Screamed released and how long is it?
The House That Screamed was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The House That Screamed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House That Screamed was composed by Waldo de los Ríos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House That Screamed?
The House That Screamed holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).