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A House in the Hills
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A House in the Hills

1993-01-20 · 87 min · ★ 5.6

Thriller · Romance

Aspiring actress Alex Weaver eagerly accepts an offer to look after a luxury house in the hills while the wealthy owners depart for a weekend's sailing. The perfect place to relax and unwind, even the news that a murder has just occurred next door doesn't disturb her.

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Directors
Ken Wiederhorn
Production companies
Seraglio Films
Countries
Luxembourg, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Helen SlaterHelen SlaterAlex Weaver
Michael MadsenMichael MadsenMickey
Elyssa DavalosElyssa DavalosMrs. Rankin
James LaurensonJames LaurensonMr. Rankin
Jeffrey TamborJeffrey TamborWillie
Toni BarrySusie
Taylor LeePatty Neubauer
Margaret ParkeReceptionist
Larue M. MallProducer
Vincent EatonDirector
Sally DaykinCasting Director
Pieter RiemensMaitre D'
Brenda ColomMaid
James NoellenhoffChef

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