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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.

1987 · 1h 35m · R · Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

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

What is Open House about?

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

Open House sets its sights on the Los Angeles real estate scene, where a talk radio psychologist, Dr. David Kelley, becomes connected to a series of grisly murders. When a traumatized caller commits suicide on the air, the narrative pivots to a chilling sequence of murders targeting real estate agents during open house showings. The killer, soon known as the "Open House Killer," scavenges discarded listings and turns everyday household tools into weapons. As David's girlfriend, Lisa, who manages Grant Real Estate, finds herself and her business threatened, the tension escalates. The film balances shocking kills with a procedural hunt, immersing viewers in an offbeat blend of housing-market satire and slasher suspense.

Details & Specs

Director
Jag Mundhra
Writers
Jag Mundhra, David Mickey Evans
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United States of America
Language
English

Cast & Crew

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Why Cult

Killer Real Estate Gimmick

The murderer exploits discarded home listings to stalk and slay unsuspecting agents, making the open house truly lethal.

Radio Psychologist vs Psycho

A radio talk show host is forced into a chilling game of cat-and-mouse as the killer taunts him live on air.

Plunger of Doom

The killer's weapon of choice: a plunger with razor blades, putting a twisted spin on household horror.

Slasher Meets L.A. Real Estate

The film mixes SoCal property hustle with slasher suspense, offering a uniquely satirical horror blend.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Killer obtains discarded real estate listings

Threat

Serial killer with improvised weapons

Effect

Murders real estate agents and buyers

Setting

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.

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