Hider in the House
Seen it?1989 | 108 min | Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With 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
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense and unsettling.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A deranged man hides in the attic of a new house and becomes obsessed with the unsuspecting family that moves in.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- 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 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matthew Patrick
- Gary BuseyTom Sykes
- Mimi RogersJulie Dreyer
- Michael McKeanPhil Dreyer
- Candace HutsonHolly Dreyer
- Kurt Christopher KinderNeil Dreyer
- Elizabeth RuscioRita
- Bruce GloverGene Hufford
- Leonard TermoGeorge / Exterminator
- Peter Henry SchroederDr. Spencer
- Chuck LafontDr. Gordon