The Old Dark House
In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
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The Old Dark House is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy horror film directed by James Whale. Based on the 1927 novel Benighted by J.B. Priestley. It follows five travelers seek refuge from a violent storm in a decaying Welsh mansion owned by the eccentric Femm family. As the night unfolds, they encounter bizarre characters and dangerous situations, including a mute butler and a crazed pyromaniac, leading to a mix of horror and dark comedy.
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- Director
- James Whale
- Starring
- Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton, Lilian Bond, Ernest Thesiger, Eva Moore, Raymond Massey, Gloria Stuart
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