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The House That Dripped Blood (1971): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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The House That Dripped Blood is a 1971 horror film directed by Peter Duffell, starring Peter Cushing, Denholm Elliott and Joss Ackland. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic.

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The House That Dripped Blood (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Peter Duffell
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The House That Dripped Blood About?

The premise of The House That Dripped Blood without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A Scotland Yard detective investigates a remote country estate plagued by a series of disturbing and interconnected events. Each gruesome tale reveals a horrifying secret linked to the house’s dark history and its previous owners. As the detective delves deeper, he uncovers a pattern of violence and supernatural occurrences, realizing the estate holds a terrifying power.

The House That Dripped Blood Themes & Keywords

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  • breaking the fourth wall
  • insanity
  • missing person
  • horror anthology
  • husband wife relationship
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  • fire
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  • flashback
  • investigation
  • girl
  • police inspector
  • serial killer
  • teacher student relationship
  • strangled to death
  • scotland yard
  • witchcraft
  • actor
  • basement
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  • country house
  • father daughter relationship
  • fireplace
  • horror writer
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  • haunted by the past
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  • detective
  • murder
  • voodoo
  • wax museum
  • mansion
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  • hallucination
  • pyrophobia
  • burning a doll
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  • domineering father
  • fictional character comes to life
  • lost love
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  • police detective
  • psychiatrist
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Cast & crew

The House That Dripped Blood Cast

Peter Cushing leads the cast, with Denholm Elliott and Joss Ackland. Directed by Peter Duffell; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Peter Duffell

More films directed by Peter Duffell: King of the Wind, Experience Preferred… But Not Essential, Caught on a Train and Inside Out.

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Ratings

The House That Dripped Blood Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The House That Dripped Blood 55 on Metacritic.

Plot

The House That Dripped Blood Plot Summary

What happens in The House That Dripped Blood from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The old country house might appear serene on the surface, yet hidden within its rustic charm are sinister undertones that tell a different story. It is within these walls that film star Paul Henderson mysteriously disappears, prompting the arrival of Inspector Holloway from Scotland Yard, tasked with unraveling the complex web of a perplexing investigation. As Holloway investigates, he uncovers a history steeped in darkness and despair that seems to haunt this very location.

Full summary

The whole story of The House That Dripped Blood, scene by scene

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Videos

The House That Dripped Blood Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The House That Dripped Blood.

The House That Dripped Blood (1971) - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The House That Dripped Blood?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What profession does Paul Henderson have?

Cars

Cars in The House That Dripped Blood

6 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford Cortina MkII and the 1969 Jaguar XJ6 Series I.

All 6 cars
  • 1967 Ford Cortina MkII in The House That Dripped Blood 1967 Ford Cortina MkII Minor role
  • 1969 Jaguar XJ6 Series I in The House That Dripped Blood 1969 Jaguar XJ6 Series I Minor role
  • 1963 Riley Elf MkII in The House That Dripped Blood 1963 Riley Elf MkII Minor role
  • 1931 Rolls-Royce 20/25 h.p. in The House That Dripped Blood 1931 Rolls-Royce 20/25 h.p. Minor role
Details

The House That Dripped Blood Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “A Casa que Escorria Sangue” and “La casa che grondava sangue”.

Also known as
  • A Casa que Escorria Sangue
  • La casa che grondava sangue
  • Totentanz der Vampire
  • La mansión de los crímenes
  • La Maison qui tue
  • Дом, где стекает кровь
  • A Casa que Pingava Sangue
  • Кървавата къща
  • Dom wampirów
  • Dům smrti
  • A vértől csöpögő ház
  • Το Σπίτι που Έσταζε Αίμα
+3 more
  • 浴血凶宅
  • 더 하우스 댓 드립트 블러드
  • Huset som droppade blod

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FAQ

The House That Dripped Blood FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The House That Dripped Blood, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The House That Dripped Blood?

The House That Dripped Blood runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The House That Dripped Blood released?

The House That Dripped Blood was released on April 2, 1971.

Who directed The House That Dripped Blood?

The House That Dripped Blood was directed by Peter Duffell.

More films by Peter Duffell

Who is in the cast of The House That Dripped Blood?

The House That Dripped Blood stars Peter Cushing, Denholm Elliott and Joss Ackland, among 10 credited actors.

How is The House That Dripped Blood rated?

The House That Dripped Blood has 55 on Metacritic.

Does The House That Dripped Blood have a post-credit scene?

No. The House That Dripped Blood has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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