Beware The Night. As a violent storm rages, five travellers in a remote part of Wales take refuge at a creepy looking mansion that's home to the "odd" Femm family... Weird, exciting and positively funny haunted house film with a top cast that's directed by one of Horror's greatest directors, James Whale. Based loosely around J.B. Priestley's novel "Benighted", the piece is further boosted by excellent camera…
Top Cast
Boris Karloff
Morgan
Melvyn Douglas
Penderel
Charles Laughton
Sir William Porterhouse
Lilian Bond
Gladys
Ernest Thesiger
Horace Femm
Eva Moore
Rebecca Femm
Raymond Massey
Philip Waverton
Gloria Stuart
Margaret Waverton
Elspeth Dudgeon
Sir Roderick Femm
Brember Wills
Saul Femm
Reviews
James Whale really did put together an excellent cast for this comic horror film. On a foul night; five stranded travellers seek shelter in a creepy old Welsh manor house - occupied by the even creepier "Femm" family and their almost anthropoid servant "Morgan" (Boris Karloff). As the evening progresses, lots of drink is taken and we meet the servant's pyromaniac brother and mayhem ensues. There are super…
FAQ about The Old Dark House
What is The Old Dark House about?
In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
When was The Old Dark House released?
The Old Dark House was released in 1932.
What genres does The Old Dark House belong to?
The Old Dark House is categorised as Drama, Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in The Old Dark House?
The cast of The Old Dark House includes Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton, Lilian Bond, Ernest Thesiger.