The Red House
Seen it?1947 | 100 min | Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
An old man and his sister are concealing a terrible secret from their adopted teen daughter, concerning a hidden abandoned farmhouse, located deep in the woods.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Delmer Daves
- Edward G. RobinsonPete Morgan
- Lon McCallisterNath Storm
- Judith AndersonEllen Morgan
- Rory CalhounTeller
- Allene RobertsMeg Morgan
- Julie LondonTibby Renton
- Ona MunsonMrs. Storm
- Harry ShannonDr. Jonathan Byrne
- Arthur SpaceSheriff Ray Helk
- Pat FlahertyMotorcycle Cop (Uncredited)