The Shuttered Room
“There are some doors that should never be opened...”
Synopsis
In a small island off the American coast, the Whateleys live in an old mill where a mysterious bloody being creates an atmosphere of horror. After her parents get killed by lightning, young Susannah is sent to New York by her aunt Agatha, who wants her to avoid the family curse. Years later Susannah, now married, persuades her husband to spend a holiday in the abandoned mill. Once on the island, Susannah and Mike soon find themselves exposed to the hostility of a gang of thugs led by Ethan, Susannah's brutal cousin.
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The Shuttered Room 1967 music by Basil Kirchin
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-10-20
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Gig Young
Mike Kelton
Carol Lynley
Susannah Whately Kelton / Sarah
Oliver Reed
Ethan
Flora Robson
Aunt Agatha
Judith Arthy
Emma
Ann Bell
Mary Whately, Susannah's Mother
William Devlin
Zebulon Whately
Charles Lloyd Pack
Barge Master
Bernard Kay
Tait
Rick Jones
Luther Whately
Celia Hewitt
Aunt Sarah
Robert Cawdron
John Whately, Susannah's Father
Murray Evans
Gang Member
Cliff Diggins
Gang Member
Peter Porteous
Gang Member
Donald Sutherland
Zebulon (voice)
Ingrid Bower
Village Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- H.P. Lovecraft, August Derleth, D.B. Ledrov, Nat Tanchuck
- Original Score
- Jack Harding, Basil Kirchin
- Original Title
- The Shuttered Room
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Seven Arts Productions, Troy-Schenck Productions, Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
H.P. Lovecraft, August Derleth, D.B. Ledrov, Nat Tanchuck
Jack Harding, Basil Kirchin
Ken Hodges
Brian Smedley-Aston
Bernard Schwartz, Phillip Hazleton
Department Leadership Roster
David Greene
Director
Ken Hodges
Director of Photography
Caroline Mott
Costume Design
D.B. Ledrov
Writer
Nat Tanchuck
Writer
Jack Harding
Original Music Composer
Brian Smedley-Aston
Editor
Basil Kirchin
Original Music Composer
Phillip Hazleton
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shuttered Room
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What is The Shuttered Room about?
In a small island off the American coast, the Whateleys live in an old mill where a mysterious bloody being creates an atmosphere of horror. After her parents get killed by lightning, young Susannah is sent to New York by her aunt Agatha, who wants her to avoid the family curse. Years later Susannah, now married, persuades her husband to spend a holiday in the abandoned mill. Once on the island, Susannah and Mike soon find themselves exposed to the hostility of a gang of thugs led by Ethan, Susannah's brutal cousin.
Who directed The Shuttered Room?
The Shuttered Room was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in The Shuttered Room?
The principal cast of The Shuttered Room includes Gig Young, Carol Lynley, Oliver Reed, Flora Robson, Judith Arthy.
When was The Shuttered Room released and how long is it?
The Shuttered Room was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shuttered Room?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shuttered Room was composed by Jack Harding, Basil Kirchin.
Is The Shuttered Room based on a book or true story?
The Shuttered Room is adapted from the following source material: Book: "H.P. Lovecraft", Book: "August Derleth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shuttered Room?
The Shuttered Room holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).