House of the Damned
- Year: 1963
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller
- Director: Maury Dexter
- Length: 62 min
13 keys open the doors to the house haunted by the living dead!
Film Synopsis
House of the Damned (1963) follows an architect and his wife who are sent to survey an abandoned mansion, only to sense that they are not alone within its decaying halls. As strange figures appear in the shadows and unexplained events intensify, the couple faces mounting psychological tension while trying to uncover who—or what—is haunting the property. This gothic-tinged mystery blends eerie atmosphere, creeping suspense, and off-kilter character reveals in a compact tale of isolation and dread.
Critical Perspective
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Lacking the wit, craftsmanship, and campy scares of House on Haunted Hill, as well as the outré resolution and intriguing characters, the bloodless and action-less House of the Damned should be boarded up and condemned.
Mark Clark and Bryan Senn, Sixties Shockers: A Critical Filmography of Horror Cinema, 1960-1969 (McFarland, 2011)
House of the Damned DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | 20th Century Fox DVD-1/US 2006 | 20th Century Fox DVD-R-0/US 2017 |
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| Stills Gallery - Posters | ||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- 20th Century Fox’s DVD is also available in the “Studio Classics” box set with The Fly (1958), The Alligator People (1959) and The Cabinet of Caligari (1962).
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Collector’s guide
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| Editions |
20th Century Fox DVD 2006
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| Extras | Stills Gallery - Posters 20th Century Fox DVD |
| Theatrical Trailer 20th Century Fox DVD |