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Hillbillys in a Haunted House (1967): Cast

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Hillbillys in a Haunted House is a 1967 comedy horror film directed by Jean Yarbrough, starring John Carradine as Dr. Himmel, Lon Chaney Jr. and Basil Rathbone. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Hillbillys in a Haunted House (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Jean Yarbrough
Genres
Comedy , Horror , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hillbillys in a Haunted House About?

The premise of Hillbillys in a Haunted House without spoilers.

Country singers heading to Nashville suffer car trouble and seek refuge in an old mansion, only to discover it’s haunted and serves as the covert headquarters of an international spy ring chasing a classified rocket‑fuel formula. Their quest for a gig quickly turns into a frantic battle against ghosts and espionage.

Hillbillys in a Haunted House Themes & Keywords

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  • double cross
  • psychotronic film
  • female sexual predator
  • femme fatale
  • buxom blonde
  • bleached hair
  • tight blouse
  • hillbilly
  • road trip
  • reference to hilton hotels
  • car won't start
  • woman bound and gagged
+38 more
  • espionage ring
  • sequel
  • spy
  • secret formula
  • rocket fuel
  • country singer
  • car trouble
  • handcuffs
  • secret entrance
  • hand over mouth
  • government agent
  • sheriff
  • empty grave
  • fake ghost
  • tied to a chair
  • silencer
  • shot in the chest
  • kepi
  • television set
  • confederate kepi
  • bat
  • old dark house
  • thunderstorm
  • gas station
  • convertible
  • bound and gagged
  • shootout
  • mausoleum
  • janitor
  • graveyard
  • ghost
  • ghost town
  • skeleton
  • overnight in a haunted house
  • mother
  • iron maiden
  • ape
  • haunted house
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Cast & crew

Hillbillys in a Haunted House Cast & Characters

John Carradine leads the cast as Dr. Himmel, with Lon Chaney Jr. as Maximillian and Basil Rathbone as Gregor. Directed by Jean Yarbrough; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Hillbillys in a Haunted House

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From the director

More from Jean Yarbrough

More films directed by Jean Yarbrough: Footsteps in the Night, Hot Shots, Crashing Las Vegas and Lost in Alaska.

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Videos

Hillbillys in a Haunted House Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hillbillys in a Haunted House.

Hillbillys in a Haunted House Trailer
Cars

Cars in Hillbillys in a Haunted House

8 cars on screen, including the 1967 Pontiac Bonneville and the 1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.

All 8 cars
  • 1967 Pontiac Bonneville in Hillbillys in a Haunted House 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Important role
  • 1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in Hillbillys in a Haunted House 1963 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role
  • 1966 Ford Custom in Hillbillys in a Haunted House 1966 Ford Custom Minor role
  • 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 in Hillbillys in a Haunted House 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Minor role
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Hillbillys in a Haunted House Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Um Biruta na Casa do Espanto” and “鬼屋里的乡巴佬”.

Also known as
  • Um Biruta na Casa do Espanto
  • 鬼屋里的乡巴佬

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Hillbillys in a Haunted House FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hillbillys in a Haunted House, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hillbillys in a Haunted House?

Hillbillys in a Haunted House runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Hillbillys in a Haunted House released?

Hillbillys in a Haunted House was released on May 1, 1967.

Who directed Hillbillys in a Haunted House?

Hillbillys in a Haunted House was directed by Jean Yarbrough.

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Who is in the cast of Hillbillys in a Haunted House?

Hillbillys in a Haunted House stars John Carradine as Dr. Himmel, Lon Chaney Jr. as Maximillian and Basil Rathbone as Gregor, among 14 credited actors.

Does Hillbillys in a Haunted House have a post-credit scene?

No. Hillbillys in a Haunted House has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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