---
title: "Crawlspace"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/crawlspace-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 98219
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 74
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Crawlspace (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/crawlspace-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Crawlspace is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Titus Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A childless middle-aged couple adopt a troubled youth found living in their crawlspace with tragic results."

### Why Watch
- features performances by Arthur Kennedy and Teresa Wright
- directed by John Newland and Buzz Kulik

### Caveats & Content Note
- results in tragic events for the characters
- short runtime of one hour and fourteen minutes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains horror and thriller elements leading to a tragic outcome.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, suspenseful, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/crawlspace-1972#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Buzz Kulik, John Newland
- **Networks / Studios**: Titus Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Arthur Kennedy** as *Albert Graves*
- **Teresa Wright** as *Alice Graves*
- **Tom Happer** as *Richard Roy Atlee*
- **Eugene Roche** as *Sheriff Emil Birge*
- **Matthew Cowles** as *Dave Freeman*
- **Dan Morgan** as *Mr. Harlow*
- **Roger Serbagi** as *Davalos*
- **Fleet Emerson** as *Wheeler*
- **Louise Campbell** as *Miz Gerard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Crawlspace released?
The film was released in the United States on February 11, 1972.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by John Newland and Buzz Kulik.

### Q: Who wrote the movie?
The movie was written by Ernest Kinoy.

### Q: Who are some of the cast members?
The movie starred Arthur Kennedy, Teresa Wright, Tom Happer, Eugene Roche, and Dan Morgan.

### Q: What genre is Crawlspace?
It is a made-for-television horror and thriller film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Crawlspace — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/98219)
- [Crawlspace (1972 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawlspace_(1972_film))
- [Crawlspace (1972) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/85428-crawlspace/prehled/)
- [Crawlspace (1972)](https://www.sms.cz/film/crawlspace-1972)

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