Real estate turns deadly as a talk show shrink matches wits with a plunger-wielding killer.
OPEN HOUSE
Now it's open season for murder.
Someone is killing off nubile real estate agents. A psychologist doing a therapy talk show begins getting calls from the perpetrator, and cooperates with the police to try and stop him. Unfortunately, his lover is a real estate agent, and when it becomes clear that the madman is getting information for his kills from her discarded home listings, they both become endangered.
Quick Answer
Open House is a 1987 American horror-thriller directed by Jag Mundhra about a radio psychologist who is contacted by a serial killer targeting real estate agents.
Programmer's Pick
Only in '80s horror could a plunger become a weapon of mass destruction. If razor-bladed bathroom fixtures and radio hotline psychology sound like your idea of real estate, you’ve just found your new address.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Cast & Crew
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The murderer exploits discarded home listings to stalk and slay unsuspecting agents, making the open house truly lethal.
A radio talk show host is forced into a chilling game of cat-and-mouse as the killer taunts him live on air.
The killer's weapon of choice: a plunger with razor blades, putting a twisted spin on household horror.
The film mixes SoCal property hustle with slasher suspense, offering a uniquely satirical horror blend.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Killer obtains discarded real estate listings
Serial killer with improvised weapons
Murders real estate agents and buyers
Los Angeles real estate scene
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Open House? +
Open House was directed by Jag Mundhra.
How long is Open House? +
Open House has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is Open House? +
Open House is a horror and thriller film.
Where can I watch Open House? +
You can watch Open House on SassyFlix.
How does the Open House Killer find his victims? +
He digs through the trash at real estate offices for discarded Seller Listings, then targets agents and buyers at those properties.