Is The House by the Cemetery scary?

MyCinema has not rated The House by the Cemetery for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch The House by the Cemetery in the US?

The House by the Cemetery streams on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder, and 6 more, is free on FlixHouse, Fawesome, YOW.tv, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The House by the Cemetery?

The House by the Cemetery runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Is The House by the Cemetery suitable for kids?

The House by the Cemetery is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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The House by the Cemetery

Name: The House by the Cemetery
Genre: Horror
Released: 1981-08-14
Duration: 87 min

You may have just mortgaged your life.

After a doctor kills his mistress and himself while researching the mysterious previous owner of his Boston home, his colleague, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over his studies and moves his family into the Boston mansion. Soon after, Boyle's young son Bob becomes plagued by visions of a young girl, who warns him of the danger within the house.

TMDB audience score

Based on 456 votes

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Availability in the US

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The House by the Cemetery at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 27m

At 1h 27m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

9 subscriptions · 5 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 9 subscription services: Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder, and 6 more. Free or ad-supported on FlixHouse, Fawesome, YOW.tv, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 456 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The House by the Cemetery tonight

It is a short one: 1h 27m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder, and 6 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 456 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The House by the Cemetery

Is The House by the Cemetery scary?: MyCinema has not rated The House by the Cemetery for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch The House by the Cemetery in the US?: The House by the Cemetery streams on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder, and 6 more, is free on FlixHouse, Fawesome, YOW.tv, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The House by the Cemetery?: The House by the Cemetery runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Is The House by the Cemetery suitable for kids?: The House by the Cemetery is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.