The House by the Cemetery
1981, Italian. Directed by Lucio Fulci.
You may have just mortgaged your life.
After a doctor kills his mistress and himself while researching the mysterious previous owner of his Boston home, his colleague, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over his studies and moves his family into the Boston mansion. Soon after, Boyle's young son Bob becomes plagued by visions of a young girl, who warns him of the danger within the house.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 465 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The House by the Cemetery is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lucio FulciDirector
- Catriona MacCollLucy Boyle
- Paolo MalcoDr. Norman Boyle
- Ania PieroniAnn, the Babysitter
- Giovanni FrezzaBob Boyle
- Silvia CollatinaMae Freudstein
- Dagmar LassanderLaura Gittleson
- Giovanni De NavaDr. Freudstein
- Gianpaolo SaccarolaDaniel Douglas
- Carlo De MejoMr. Wheatley
- Kenneth A. OlsenHarold
- Teresa Rossi PassanteMary Freudstein
- Elmer JohnssonCemetery Caretaker
Details
- Released
- 14 August 1981
- Original title
- Quella villa accanto al cimitero
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Dardano Sacchetti, Lucio Fulci, Giorgio Mariuzzo
- Budget
- $785K
- Box office
- $1.8M
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The House by the Cemetery: quick answers
What should I watch before The House by the Cemetery?
Watch City of the Living Dead (1980) and The Beyond (1981) first.
Is The House by the Cemetery worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 465 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The House by the Cemetery?
The House by the Cemetery runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The House by the Cemetery have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The House by the Cemetery. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The House by the Cemetery parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The House by the Cemetery is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The House by the Cemetery on?
The House by the Cemetery is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House by the Cemetery?
If you liked The House by the Cemetery, try And Now the Screaming Starts!, Terrifier, Haunt.
Who directed The House by the Cemetery?
The House by the Cemetery (1981) was directed by Lucio Fulci and stars Catriona MacColl, Paolo Malco, Ania Pieroni.