The House That Dripped Blood
Seen it?1971 | 102 min | Horror, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and 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 and horror fans. If you loved Dracula, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A Scotland Yard investigator looks into four mysterious cases involving an unoccupied house.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Duffell
- Christopher LeeJohn Reid (segment 3 "Sweets to the Sweet")
- Peter CushingPhilip Grayson (segment 2 "Waxworks")
- Denholm ElliottCharles Hillyer (segment 1 "Method for Murder")
- Joanna DunhamAlice Hillyer (segment 1 "Method for Murder")
- Tom AdamsDominick / Richard (segment 1 "Method for Murder")
- Robert LangPsychiatrist (segment 1 "Method for Murder")
- Joss AcklandNeville Rogers (segment 2 "Waxworks")
- Wolfe MorrisWaxworks Proprietor (segment 2 "Waxworks")
- Nyree Dawn PorterAnn Norton (segment 3 "Sweets to the Sweet")
- Chloe FranksJane Reid (segment 3 "Sweets to the Sweet")