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A House in the Hills

Seen it?

1993 | 87 min | Thriller, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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 likes watching someone settle a score and romantics. A revenge story, so expect the pressure to build to a reckoning. If you loved The Equalizer, start here. The chemistry carries it.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 27 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Not ideal if you just want to unwind.

Aspiring actress Alex Weaver eagerly accepts an offer to look after a luxury house in the hills while the wealthy owners depart for a weekend's sailing. The perfect place to relax and unwind, even the news that a murder has just occurred next door doesn't disturb her.

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 powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ken Wiederhorn

  • Helen SlaterAlex Weaver
  • Michael MadsenMickey
  • Elyssa DavalosMrs. Rankin
  • James LaurensonMr. Rankin
  • Jeffrey TamborWillie
  • Toni BarrySusie
  • Taylor LeePatty Neubauer
  • Margaret ParkeReceptionist
  • Larue M. MallProducer
  • Vincent EatonDirector