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House of the Long Shadows
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House of the Long Shadows

1983-06-17 · 100 min · ★ 6.4

Horror · Comedy · Mystery

An American writer goes to a remote Welsh manor on a $20,000 bet that he can write a classic novel like 'Wuthering Heights' in 24 hours. However, upon his arrival he discovers that the apparently empty manor has several rather odd inhabitants.

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Directors
Pete Walker
Production companies
London-Cannon Films, The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,500,000

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Vincent PriceVincent PriceLionel Grisbane
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeCorrigan
Peter CushingPeter CushingSebastian Grisbane
Desi Arnaz Jr.Desi Arnaz Jr.Kenneth Magee
John CarradineJohn CarradineElijah Grisbane
Sheila KeithSheila KeithVictoria Grisbane
Julie PeasgoodJulie PeasgoodMary Norton
Richard ToddRichard ToddSam Allyson
Louise EnglishLouise EnglishDiana Caulder
Norman RossingtonNorman RossingtonStation Master
Richard HunterAndrew Caulder

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