If I have to be objective, I would say that I can understand why some people criticize "The House by the Cemetery" for being a film that lacks of logical explanations all the way through. As a matter of fact, regardless of how much I love this film and how biased I can be, I admit that it is overflowing with nonsensical and misleading sequences that only add a little bit of confusion. This is not the only occasion…
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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.
Top Cast
Catriona MacColl
Lucy Boyle
Paolo Malco
Dr. Norman Boyle
Ania Pieroni
Ann, the Babysitter
Giovanni Frezza
Bob Boyle
Silvia Collatina
Mae Freudstein
Dagmar Lassander
Laura Gittleson
Giovanni De Nava
Dr. Freudstein
Gianpaolo Saccarola
Daniel Douglas
Carlo De Mejo
Mr. Wheatley
Kenneth A. Olsen
Harold
Teresa Rossi Passante
Mary Freudstein
Elmer Johnsson
Cemetery Caretaker
Ranieri Ferrara
Victim
Daniela Doria
First Female Victim
Pino Colizzi
Peterson (voice) (uncredited)
Lucio Fulci
Professor Muller (uncredited)
Reviews
Not a big fan of Lucio Fulci but I did enjoy Zombie. However, The House by the Cemetery is a mess of a horror film with mysterious elements, like how Professor Norman had been to this town before, goes nowhere (not to mention the mystery surrounding Ann, the babysitter) and despite a short running time, feels really tedious. Beyond that, in Fulci form, and most Italian horror, the dubbing is pretty bad and…
FAQ about The House by the Cemetery
What is The House by the Cemetery about?
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…
When was The House by the Cemetery released?
The House by the Cemetery was released in 1981.
What genres does The House by the Cemetery belong to?
The House by the Cemetery is categorised as Horror.
Who stars in The House by the Cemetery?
The cast of The House by the Cemetery includes Catriona MacColl, Paolo Malco, Ania Pieroni, Giovanni Frezza, Silvia Collatina.