---
title: "The House by the Lake"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-house-by-the-lake-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 40343
imdb_id: "tt0075922"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 47
content_rating: "R"
---

# The House by the Lake (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-house-by-the-lake-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The House by the Lake is a film first released in 1976. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Quadrant Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation, DAL Arts. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel | Fawesome | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Fruet
- **Networks / Studios**: Quadrant Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation, DAL Arts

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brenda Vaccaro** as *Diane*
- **Don Stroud** as *Lep*
- **Chuck Shamata** as *Harry*
- **Richard Ayres** as *Runt*
- **Kyle Edwards** as *Frankie*
- **Don Granbery** as *Stanley*
- **Ed McNamara** as *Spragg*
- **Michael Kirby** as *Ralph*
- **Richard Donat** as *Policeman*
- **Denver Mattson** as *Smokey*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The House by the Lake online?
The House by the Lake is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The House by the Lake worth watching?
The House by the Lake holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 47 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The House by the Lake and when was it released?
The House by the Lake is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1976. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The House by the Lake?
The House by the Lake was directed by William Fruet.

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