House of Mortal Sin (1976): Cast & Plot
House of Mortal Sin is a 1976 horror film directed by Pete Walker, starring Norman Eshley as Father Bernard Cutler, Susan Penhaligon and Anthony Sharp. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Pete Walker
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is House of Mortal Sin About?
The premise of House of Mortal Sin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a troubled young girl seeks confession at the local church, the priest listening to her harbors a dark sexual frustration that quickly turns into obsession. He begins stalking her, resorting to blackmail, threats and even murder in his relentless pursuit to keep her under his control.
House of Mortal Sin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- serial killer
- altar boy
- afghan coat
- news report
- crying
- crying woman
- drawer
- notepad
- father
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- parent child relationship
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- suicide
- fall from height
- candlestick
- white candle
- altar
- crucifix
- confessional
- confession booth
- crucifix necklace
- cross necklace
- car accident
- turtleneck
- jumping from a window
- jumping out a window
- woman asks man to leave
- pews
- praying
- prayer
- kneeling
- missing someone
- evil priest
- abortion
- late for an appointment
- pay phone
- public phone
- public telephone
- driving in the rain
- phone box
- red telephone box
- record album
- vinyl record
- headphones
- record player
- black gloves
- intruder
- bookshelf
- vending machine
- buying a cigarette
House of Mortal Sin Cast & Characters
Norman Eshley leads the cast as Father Bernard Cutler, with Susan Penhaligon as Jenny Welch and Anthony Sharp as Father Xavier Meldrum. Directed by Pete Walker; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pete Walker
- Norman Eshley as Father Bernard Cutler
- Susan Penhaligon as Jenny Welch
- Anthony Sharp as Father Xavier Meldrum
- Hilda Barry as Mrs. Meldrum
Also Starring in House of Mortal Sin
· 13 more- Stewart Bevan Terry Wyatt
- John Yule Robert
- Sheila Keith Miss Brabazon
- Stephanie Beacham Vanessa Welch
- Mervyn Johns Father Duggan
- Bill Kerr Mr. Davey
- Andrew Sachs Man in Church
- Jack Allen GP
- Ivor Salter Gravedigger
- Victor Winding Dr. Guardio
- Julia McCarthy Mrs. Davey
- Kim Butcher Valerie Davey
- Jane Hayward Nurse Fowler
More from Pete Walker
More films directed by Pete Walker: House of the Long Shadows, Home Before Midnight, The Comeback and Schizo.
House of Mortal Sin Plot Summary
What happens in House of Mortal Sin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hearing that her friend Bernard Cutler has become a Catholic priest, Jenny Welch goes to a church to seek him out, only to discover that the man hearing confessions is not Bernard at all but the elderly Father Xavier Meldrum. She leaves quickly, but not before telling Meldrum that her on-off boyfriend, Terry Wyatt, recently pressured her into an abortion. The encounter unsettles her, and the encounter with Meldrum’s outwardly kind demeanor will prove to be the beginning of a chilling, controlling arc.
Full summary
The whole story of House of Mortal Sin, scene by scene
House of Mortal Sin Trailers & Videos
The trailer of House of Mortal Sin.
How Well Do You Know House of Mortal Sin?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the elderly priest that Jenny first meets at the church?
Cars in House of Mortal Sin
29 cars on screen, including the 1962 Austin A60 Cambridge and the 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce.
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1962 Austin A60 Cambridge Important role -
1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce Minor role -
1974 Fiat 128 Minor role -
1973 Audi 80 B1 Background role
House of Mortal Sin Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “The Confessional” and “La casa del peccato mortale”.
- Also known as
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- The Confessional
- La casa del peccato mortale
- Mortelles confessions
- La casa del pecado mortal
- The Confessional Murders
- Дом смертного греха
- The Confessional: House of Mortal Sin
- To spiti me ta thanasima amartimata
- Το Σπίτι με τα Θανάσιμα Αμαρτήματα
- Haus der Todsünden
- 罪之屋
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Movies Like House of Mortal Sin
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The House by the Cemetery, The House of the Dead and The House That Screamed.
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The House That Screamed 1969 -
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House of Mortal Sin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of House of Mortal Sin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is House of Mortal Sin?
House of Mortal Sin runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was House of Mortal Sin released?
House of Mortal Sin was released on February 3, 1976.
Who directed House of Mortal Sin?
House of Mortal Sin was directed by Pete Walker.
More films by Pete Walker Who is in the cast of House of Mortal Sin?
House of Mortal Sin stars Norman Eshley as Father Bernard Cutler, Susan Penhaligon as Jenny Welch and Anthony Sharp as Father Xavier Meldrum, among 17 credited actors.
Does House of Mortal Sin have a post-credit scene?
No. House of Mortal Sin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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