Genres Horror Drama Thriller
Keywords based on novel or book wales family secrets social satire black and white old dark house madness pre-code isolated house stormy night creepy house mute servant social prejudice

Synopsis

In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.

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Director & Writers

James Whale
James Whale
Director
Benn W. Levy
Benn W. Levy
Screenplay
J. B. Priestley
J. B. Priestley
Novel

Cast

Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff
Morgan
Melvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas
Penderel
Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Sir William Porterhouse
Lilian Bond
Lilian Bond
Gladys
Ernest Thesiger
Ernest Thesiger
Horace Femm
Eva Moore
Eva Moore
Rebecca Femm
Raymond Massey
Raymond Massey
Philip Waverton
Gloria Stuart
Gloria Stuart
Margaret Waverton
Elspeth Dudgeon
Elspeth Dudgeon
Sir Roderick Femm
Brember Wills
Brember Wills
Saul Femm

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Directed by James Whale
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Frankenstein
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Directed by James Whale
The Tenant
The Tenant
1976
Starring Melvyn Douglas

Appears in Lists

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