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Deception and desire twist through Hollywood Hills as a nurse, a fortune, and a twin sister collide.

HOUSE OF TERROR

Step by Diabolical Step, You'll Be Driven to the BRINK of INSANITY!

1973 · 1h 30m · PG · Crime / Horror / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A rich man's future with his wife's nurse depends on the wife's twin sister and the nurse's boyfriend.

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What is House of Terror about?

House of Terror is a 1973 American crime-horror-romance film directed by Sergei Goncharoff about a nurse, her ex-con boyfriend, and a suspicious inheritance scheme involving a bedridden woman and her twin sister.

Programmer's Pick

House of Terror stirs up a cocktail of nurse noir, inheritance intrigue, and twin-fueled tension—all set against the decadent backdrop of the Hollywood Hills. If you like your romance with a side of murder plot and just a dash of neurotic jealousy, you’re in the right house.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

House of Terror, directed by Sergei Goncharoff, weaves a sinister web of greed and manipulation in the shadowy corners of the Hollywood Hills. Jennifer Andrews, a nurse played by Jennifer Bishop, is hired to care for a wealthy and unstable woman. Complicating matters, Jennifer’s ex-con former boyfriend has his own eyes on the woman's fortune. When the patient dies, Jennifer marries the widower, but the search for the deceased's fortune grows ever more dangerous. With the presence of a mysterious twin sister and a mounting sense of unease, the new couple soon discovers that something—or someone—may be closing in on them. The film blends crime, horror, and romance as loyalties shift and secrets unravel.

Details & Specs

Director
Sergei Goncharoff
Writers
E.A. Charles, Tony Crechales
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Crime, Horror, Romance
Also Known As
The Five at the Funeral, House of Blood, Ich werde dich töten, Darling, Original title: House of Terror

Why This Matters

House of Terror was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Horror Film in 1973, marking it as a recognized entry in the genre during that year.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Sergei Goncharoff Writers: E.A. Charles +1 more
Jennifer Bishop Jennifer Bishop Jennifer Andrews AB Arell Blanton Mark Alden MG Mitchell Gregg Emmett Kramer IB Irenee Byatt Norma EC Ernie Charles The Lawyer Jacquelyn Hyde Jacquelyn Hyde Marsha Kramer / Dolores Beaudine William Kerwin William Kerwin Russell Donovan (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Nurse Inheritance Noir

Jennifer Bishop navigates a dangerous game of care, romance, and deception as a nurse entwined in a lucrative inheritance plot.

Twin Sister Twist

The presence of a mysterious twin sister adds an extra layer of suspense and uncertainty to the high-stakes drama.

Hollywood Hills Setting

The drama unfolds in the glamorous yet shadowy world of the Hollywood Hills, amplifying the film’s moody atmosphere.

Romance Amidst Murder

The tangled relationships blend romance, jealousy, and crime, blurring the lines between passion and peril.

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Threat File

Trigger

Death of the wealthy wife

Threat

Search for hidden fortune

Effect

Deception, suspicion, and impending danger for those involved

Setting

Hollywood Hills mansion

Questions from the Vault

When was House of Terror released? +

House of Terror was released in 1973.

Who directed House of Terror? +

Sergei Goncharoff directed House of Terror.

How long is House of Terror? +

House of Terror has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is House of Terror? +

House of Terror is a crime, horror, and romance film.

Where can I watch House of Terror? +

You can watch House of Terror on SassyFlix.

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