Hider in the House (1989): Cast & Plot
Hider in the House is a 1989 horror thriller directed by Matthew Patrick, starring Gary Busey as Tom Sykes, Candace Hutson and Kurt Christopher Kinder. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Matthew Patrick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Precision Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hider in the House About?
The premise of Hider in the House without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
You can’t lock him out. He’s already in. A deranged man hides in the attic of a new house and becomes obsessed with the unsuspecting family that moves in.
Hider in the House Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- impostor
- dysfunction
- hardship
- trauma
- mental illness
- traumatic past
- traumatic childhood
- psychiatric patient
- psychological
- psychological thriller
- psycho
- psycho thriller
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- stalker
- false wall
- resident
- home invasion
- cover up
- desperation
- homelessness
- peeking
- peeping
- voyeurism
- misplaced childhood
- family relationships
- troubled relationship
- argument
- creep
- middle class
- mcmansion
- mental breakdown
- hidden
- concealed
- saving a child
- suspicion
- paranoia
- theft
- invasion of privacy
- unwanted guest
- neglected wife
- gaslighting
- malice
- home wrecker
- caught in the act
- intruder
- salaryman
- neglectful father
- domestic thriller
- cat and mouse
- pet killed
- pet dog killed
Hider in the House Cast & Characters
Gary Busey leads the cast as Tom Sykes, with Candace Hutson as Holly Dreyer and Kurt Christopher Kinder as Neil Dreyer. Directed by Matthew Patrick; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Matthew Patrick
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Gary Busey as Tom Sykes - Candace Hutson as Holly Dreyer
- Kurt Christopher Kinder as Neil Dreyer
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Mimi Rogers as Julie Dreyer
Also Starring in Hider in the House
· 20 more- Michael McKean Phil Dreyer
- Bruce Glover Gene Hufford
- Jake Busey Teenage Tom (voice)
- Johnny Green Bernard
- Leonard Termo George / Exterminator
- Carole King Tom's Mother (voice)
- Elizabeth Ruscio Rita
- Peter Henry Schroeder Dr. Spencer
- Michael Childers Party Guest
- Rebekka Armstrong Attractive Woman
- James C. Lewis Policeman
- Bob Neill Tom's Father (voice)
- Michael Cutt Charlie
- Martin Goslins Maitre d'
- Chuck Lafont Dr. Gordon
- John Del Regno Desk Clerk
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- Ryan Sheridan Child Tom (voice)
- Christopher Cory Patient
- Russell Bobbitt Patient
- Brian Krutoff Party Guest
Hider in the House Plot Summary
What happens in Hider in the House from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tom Sykes, a recently released psychiatric patient, finds refuge in the attic of the Dreyer family’s new home. Through discreet electronic surveillance, he begins watching their daily life, gradually escalating from voyeurism to lethal violence when the family dog Rudolph intervenes to protect them.
His fixation narrows onto Julie Dreyer, the mother of the household. He intrudes into her world by constantly watching her and sabotaging her relationship with her husband, Phil Dreyer. He also manipulates the Dreyers’ son, Neal, teaching him fighting techniques and bending him to his own warped plan.
Full summary
The whole story of Hider in the House, scene by scene
Cars in Hider in the House
8 cars on screen, including the 1988 Volvo 760 Turbo and the 1983 Ford Econoline.
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1988 Volvo 760 Turbo Important role -
1983 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1979 Buick LeSabre Background role -
1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Background role
Hider in the House Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Final Scream - Du bist nicht allein” and “L'intruso”.
- Also known as
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- Final Scream - Du bist nicht allein
- L'intruso
- Egy házban az ellenséggel
- Tödliches Versteck
- Obcy w domu
- Скрывающийся в доме
- En el silencio de la noche
- Un Extraño en la Casa
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Hider in the House FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hider in the House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hider in the House?
Hider in the House runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Hider in the House released?
Hider in the House was released on May 13, 1989.
Who directed Hider in the House?
Hider in the House was directed by Matthew Patrick.
More films by Matthew Patrick Who is in the cast of Hider in the House?
Hider in the House stars Gary Busey as Tom Sykes, Candace Hutson as Holly Dreyer and Kurt Christopher Kinder as Neil Dreyer, among 24 credited actors.
Does Hider in the House have a post-credit scene?
No. Hider in the House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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