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Joanna Dunham
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Joanna Dunham

1936 – 2014 · Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK · Active 1956–1993

Joanna Dunham was an English actress known for her role in The House That Dripped Blood (1971), a quintessential entry in the British horror genre. In this anthology film, she contributes to the chilling narratives that explore the sinister undercurrents of everyday life. Dunham's performance adds a layer of intrigue to the film's eerie atmosphere, making her a notable figure in the cult cinema landscape. Her work exemplifies the unique blend of horror and psychological tension that defines the era.

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The House That Dripped Blood

The House That Dripped Blood

1971 ★ 6.3
as Alice Hillyer (segment 1 "Method for Murder")

A Scotland Yard investigator looks into four mysterious cases involving an unoccupied house and its tragic previous tenants: 1) A hack novelist encounters a strangler who's the villain of his books, leading his wife to question his sanity, 2) Two men are obsessed with a wax figure of a woman from their past, 3) A little girl with a stern, widowed father displays an interest in witchcraft, and 4) An arrogant horror film actor purchases a black cloak which gives him a vampire's powers.

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Filmography

42 credits
1990s 2 credits
1993
The Hour of the Pig as Lady Catherine d'Auferre
Movie ★ 6.1
1980s 3 credits
1989
Scandal as Lady Astor
Movie ★ 6.0
1988
TV ★ 6.4
1983
TV ★ 7.0
1970s 22 credits
1979
Casting the Runes as Jean Gayton
Movie ★ 7.0
1978
Born and Bred as Cynthia
TV ★ 6.0
1975
Into Infinity as Anne Bowen
Movie ★ 4.0
1975
Goodbye as Zoe Lyle
Movie ★ 9.0
1975
TV ★ 7.1
1975
The Day After Tomorrow as Dr. Anna Bowen
TV ★ 4.5
1974
Dial M for Murder as Jennifer Baker
TV
1973
Possession as Penny Burns
Movie ★ 8.0
1973
Thriller as Penny Burns
TV ★ 6.9
1972
Movie
1972
TV ★ 7.3
1972
Van der Valk as Lucienne
TV ★ 6.2
1972
The Adventurer as Gerda Hoffman
TV ★ 6.2
1972
Van der Valk as Arlette Van der Valk
TV ★ 6.2
1972
Sykes as Dr. Barlow
TV ★ 6.7
1971
The House That Dripped Blood as Alice Hillyer (segment 1 "Method for Murder")
Movie ★ 6.4
1971
Movie ★ 8.0
1971
The Switch as Sheila Martin
Movie
1971
TV ★ 7.8
1971
The Passenger as Sue Denson
TV ★ 8.0
1970
Movie ★ 4.8
1970
Play for Today as Zoe Lyle
TV ★ 6.6
1960s 12 credits
1967
TV ★ 6.0
1967
ITV Playhouse as Jean Gayton
TV ★ 7.0
1965
Movie ★ 6.4
1965
Movie ★ 5.6
1965
BBC Play of the Month as Sofia Voinitsev
TV ★ 5.3
1964
Movie ★ 8.0
1964
A Choice of Coward as Elvira Condomine
TV ★ 7.0
1964
The Wednesday Play as Mrs. Thurloe
TV ★ 5.2
1961
Movie ★ 5.8
1961
Dangerous Afternoon as Freda Maybury
Movie ★ 6.4
1960
TV ★ 9.0
1960
Danger Man as Nawi
TV ★ 7.4
1950s 3 credits
1959
The Third Man as Nina Dimonella
TV ★ 7.2
1958
TV ★ 6.8
1956
TV ★ 6.0