The House of Dies Drear 1984

Overview

The House of Dies Drear is a 1984 television movie that falls within the genres of fantasy, drama, crime, and suspense. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes and was released in the United States on June 1, 1984. Directed by Allan A. Goldstein, the production features a cast that includes Howard Rollins, Shavar Ross, and Gloria Foster. The narrative follows a young black man and his family as they relocate to a home situated in rural Ohio. Upon moving into the residence, the family discovers that the house served a significant historical purpose during the Civil War. Specifically, the home was utilized by a Dutch immigrant as a location to smuggle runaway slaves to freedom. Following this discovery, the family begins to suspect that the property is haunted by the ghosts of the slaves who passed through the house during that era. The film explores these supernatural suspicions alongside the historical context of the home.