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House on the Edge of the Park

Seen it?

1980 | 92 min | Thriller, Crime, Horror

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Right up the alley of anyone who loves watching a plan come together and people who can't resist a good whodunit. Half the pleasure is trying to spot the trick before the reveal. Critics were cooler on it, but audiences had a great time.
The mood
Scary, gritty.
The pace
Tense from early on, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
  • Not ideal if you just want to unwind.

A posh couple experience car trouble on their way to a villa party and stop into a local mechanic's shop for assistance, unaware of his shady background. After he and his mentally challenged assistant fix the car, the couple invite them to the party to return the favor, leading to an evening of mayhem.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 52%

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ruggero Deodato

  • David HessAlex
  • Annie BelleLisa
  • Giovanni Lombardo RadiceRicky
  • Lorraine De SelleGloria
  • Christian BorromeoTom
  • Marie Claude JosephGlenda
  • Gabriele Di GiulioHoward
  • Brigitte PetronioCindy
  • Karoline MardeckSusan