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The House by the Edge of the Lake (1979): Cast

The House by the Edge of the Lake (1979) movie poster

The House by the Edge of the Lake is a 1979 horror film starring Caterina Boratto as Kira - The Witch, Vincent Gardenia and Antonio Mayans. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The House by the Edge of the Lake (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The House by the Edge of the Lake About?

The premise of The House by the Edge of the Lake without spoilers.

A young university student goes back to her family’s isolated country villa by a lake where her mother drowned years earlier. Claiming to research a local legend, she becomes obsessed with the tale of a witch named Kira and a strange symbol linked to the tragedy, confronting the unsettling history of the place.

The House by the Edge of the Lake Themes & Keywords

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  • paranormal phenomenon
  • investigation
  • murder
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  • female topless nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • male rear nudity
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  • mother
  • woman
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  • witch
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Cast & crew

The House by the Edge of the Lake Cast & Characters

Caterina Boratto leads the cast as Kira - The Witch, with Vincent Gardenia as Old Painter and Antonio Mayans as Man #1.

Also Starring in The House by the Edge of the Lake

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Details

The House by the Edge of the Lake Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Sorcière de dieu” and “Kira: The House Near the Lake”.

Also known as
  • Sorcière de dieu
  • Kira: The House Near the Lake
  • Kyra
  • Devil's Encounter
  • Witch of the Lake
  • Diabla
  • The Last House Near the Lake
  • L'ultima casa vicina al lago
  • Sensività
  • La diablesse
  • 敏灵

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The House by the Edge of the Lake FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The House by the Edge of the Lake, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The House by the Edge of the Lake?

The House by the Edge of the Lake runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The House by the Edge of the Lake released?

The House by the Edge of the Lake was released on September 28, 1979.

Who is in the cast of The House by the Edge of the Lake?

The House by the Edge of the Lake stars Caterina Boratto as Kira - The Witch, Vincent Gardenia as Old Painter and Antonio Mayans as Man #1, among 13 credited actors.

Does The House by the Edge of the Lake have a post-credit scene?

No. The House by the Edge of the Lake has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The House by the Edge of the Lake in?

The original language of The House by the Edge of the Lake is Italian.

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