---
title: "Don't Go in the House"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-go-in-the-house-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 39867
imdb_id: "tt0080646"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 137
content_rating: "R"
---

# Don't Go in the House (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/don-t-go-in-the-house-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ARROW | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joseph Ellison
- **Networks / Studios**: Turbine Films Inc., Film Ventures International

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dan Grimaldi** as *Donald 'Donny' Kohler*
- **Robert Carnegie** as *Bobby Tuttle*
- **Ruth Dardick** as *Mrs. Kohler*
- **Charles Bonet** as *Ben*
- **Bill Ricci** as *Vito*
- **Johanna Brushay** as *Kathy Jordan*
- **Ralph D. Bowman** as *Father Gerritty*
- **Mary Ann Chinn** as *Woman in Street*
- **Susan Smith** as *Girl in Market*
- **Darcy Shean** as *Girl in Car*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Don't Go in the House online?
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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Don't Go in the House?
Don't Go in the House was directed by Joseph Ellison.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Don't Go in the House — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39867)
- [Don't Go in the House - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Go_in_the_House)
- [Don't Go in the House (1979) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39867-don-t-go-in-the-house/cast)
- [Don't Go in the House - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Don%27t_Go_in_the_House)
- [Don't Go in the House Cast & Characters - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/dont-go-in-the-house/24311/credits/)

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