Don't Go in the House 1979
“In a steel room built for revenge they die burning... in chains.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Director
- Joseph Ellison
- Networks
- Turbine Films Inc., Film Ventures International
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Don't Go in the House?
Don't Go in the House is a 1979 American slasher film directed by Joseph Ellison, written by Joseph Ellison, Ellen Hammill, and Joe Masefield, and starring Dan Grimaldi as Donald Donny Kohler. The cast also includes Robert Carnegie as Bobby Tuttle and Ruth Dardick.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 1, 1979
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Turbine Films Inc., Film Ventures International
- Budget
- $250,000
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 137 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~82 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Turbine Films Inc., Film Ventures International
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Don't Go in the House is a 1979 American slasher film directed by Joseph Ellison, written by Joseph Ellison, Ellen Hammill, and Joe Masefield, and starring Dan Grimaldi as Donald Donny Kohler. The cast also includes Robert Carnegie as Bobby Tuttle and Ruth Dardick. The film was released in the United States on March 28, 1980, and has a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes. Its plot follows Donald, a deranged adult who, as a child, was tormented by his mother who used fire as a punishment. Now an adult, Donald stalks women at clubs and takes them home, where he kills them with a flamethrower.
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“A gripping exploration of horror that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Don't Go in the House is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.
Is Don't Go in the House worth watching?
Don't Go in the House holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 137 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Don't Go in the House and when was it released?
Don't Go in the House is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.
Who directed Don't Go in the House?
Don't Go in the House was directed by Joseph Ellison.
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