The Dunwich Horror
“A few years ago in Dunwich a half-witted girl bore illegitimate twins. One of them was almost human!”
Synopsis
Dr. Henry Armitage, an expert in the occult, goes to the old Whateley manor in Dunwich looking for Nancy Wagner, a student who went missing the previous night. He is turned away by Wilbur, the family's insidious heir, who has plans for the young girl. But Armitage won't be deterred. Through conversations with the locals, he soon unearths the Whateleys' darkest secret — as well as a great evil.
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Top Cast
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Sandra Dee
Nancy Wagner
Dean Stockwell
Wilbur Whateley
Ed Begley
Dr. Henry Armitage
Lloyd Bochner
Dr. Cory
Sam Jaffe
Old Whateley
Joanne Moore Jordan
Lavinia Whateley
Donna Baccala
Elizabeth Hamilton
Talia Shire
Nurse Cora
Michael Fox
Dr. Raskin
Jason Wingreen
Sheriff Harrison
Barboura Morris
Mrs. Cole
Beach Dickerson
Mr. Cole
Michael Haynes
Guard
Toby Russ
Librarian
Jack Pierce
Reeger
Robert Nevin
Man in Cemetery (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$446K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Haller
- Screenplay & Story
- Curtis Hanson, Ronald Silkosky, Henry Rosenbaum
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- The Dunwich Horror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $446K
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Haller
Curtis Hanson, Ronald Silkosky, Henry Rosenbaum, H.P. Lovecraft
Les Baxter
Richard C. Glouner
Christopher Holmes
Jack Bohrer, Roger Corman, Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Haller
Director
Jack Bohrer
Producer
Curtis Hanson
Screenplay
Ronald Silkosky
Screenplay
Henry Rosenbaum
Screenplay
Richard C. Glouner
Director of Photography
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
James H. Nicholson
Producer
Christopher Holmes
Editor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dunwich Horror
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What is The Dunwich Horror about?
Dr. Henry Armitage, an expert in the occult, goes to the old Whateley manor in Dunwich looking for Nancy Wagner, a student who went missing the previous night. He is turned away by Wilbur, the family's insidious heir, who has plans for the young girl. But Armitage won't be deterred. Through conversations with the locals, he soon unearths the Whateleys' darkest secret — as well as a great evil.
Who directed The Dunwich Horror?
The Dunwich Horror was directed by Daniel Haller.
Who stars in The Dunwich Horror?
The principal cast of The Dunwich Horror includes Sandra Dee, Dean Stockwell, Ed Begley, Lloyd Bochner, Sam Jaffe.
When was The Dunwich Horror released and how long is it?
The Dunwich Horror was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did The Dunwich Horror make at the box office?
The Dunwich Horror grossed $446K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Dunwich Horror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dunwich Horror was composed by Les Baxter.
Is The Dunwich Horror based on a book or true story?
The Dunwich Horror is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H.P. Lovecraft".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dunwich Horror?
The Dunwich Horror holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).