The Old Dark House

Directed by James Whale

Starring Melvyn Douglas, Eva Moore, Gloria Stuart, Charles Laughton, Raymond Massey, Boris Karloff

Theatrical Release Date October 06, 2017

Run Time 75 min

Synopsis

New 4K Restoration. Frankenstein director Whale turned J.B. Priestley’s novel Benighted" into a nerve-jangling tale that became the template for all spooky-house chillers to come. Stranded travelers stumble upon a strange old house, and find themselves at the mercy of a highly eccentric and potentially dangerous family. This atmospheric thriller features an unforgettable post-Frankenstein horror role for Boris Karloff, as the hulking, disfigured butler Morgan. Also starring in early-career roles are Melvin Douglas, Charles Laughton, Raymond Massey and Gloria Stuart of Titanic."

Quotes

The greatest of all horror films. Nothing better in this vein has ever been done, before or since.""

William K. Everson
Classics of the Horror Film

Whale mixes a quasi-realistic atmosphere (his monsters are decidedly human, his guests ever so civilized) with high Hollywood Gothic: a tremendous thunderstorm, swirling roads, and the eerie house with its Chinese-box series of horrors.""

Pacific Film Archive

Cast & Crew

Name	Role
James Whale	Director
Benn Levy	Writer
Melvyn Douglas	Cast Member
Eva Moore	Cast Member
Gloria Stuart	Cast Member
Charles Laughton	Cast Member
Raymond Massey	Cast Member
Boris Karloff	Cast Member