The House That Cried Murder
“A marriage made in heaven ... and a honeymoon in hell!”
Synopsis
Neurotic and newlywed Barbara finds her husband in bed with his old flame, Ellen. Barbara doesn't get mad — she gets even. Using funds supplied by her wealthy father, the scorned bride turns the couple's love nest into a dungeon of horror.
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Robin Strasser
Barbara
John Beal
Father
Arthur Roberts
David
Iva Jean Saraceni
Ellen
Kathie McKenna
Girl at the Wedding
Paul Krafin
Boy at the Wedding (as Paul Crafin)
Ed Lally
Wedding Guest
Ellen Wyan
Wedding Guest
Izzy Singer
Wedding Guest
Jackie Page
Wedding Guest
Jim Quinn
Wedding Guest
Rudy Cherney
Wedding Guest
Lydia Schmidt
Wedding Guest
Mary Chamberlain
Wedding Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marie Pélissié
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grissmer, Jean-Marie Pélissié
- Original Score
- Peter Bernstein
- Original Title
- The House That Cried Murder
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Golden Gate Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marie Pélissié
John Grissmer, Jean-Marie Pélissié
Peter Bernstein
Stephen H. Burum, Geoffrey Stephenson, James F. Reilly
Sam Moore
John Grissmer
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Marie Pélissié
Director
John Grissmer
Writer
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Stephenson
Director of Photography
John Grissmer
Producer
Jean-Marie Pélissié
Writer
Sam Moore
Editor
Peter Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House That Cried Murder
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What is The House That Cried Murder about?
Neurotic and newlywed Barbara finds her husband in bed with his old flame, Ellen. Barbara doesn't get mad — she gets even. Using funds supplied by her wealthy father, the scorned bride turns the couple's love nest into a dungeon of horror.
Who directed The House That Cried Murder?
The House That Cried Murder was directed by Jean-Marie Pélissié.
Who stars in The House That Cried Murder?
The principal cast of The House That Cried Murder includes Robin Strasser, John Beal, Arthur Roberts, Iva Jean Saraceni, Kathie McKenna.
When was The House That Cried Murder released and how long is it?
The House That Cried Murder was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The House That Cried Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House That Cried Murder was composed by Peter Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House That Cried Murder?
The House That Cried Murder holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).