The House of Fear
1945, English. Directed by Roy William Neill.
HORROR stalking its halls!
The Good Comrades are a collection of varied gentlemen who crave one thing - solitude. They reside at Drearcliff House, ancestral home of their eldest member. All seems serene and convivial until one by one the members begin to perish in the most grisly of manners. Foul play is suspected by the Good Comrades' insurance agent, who turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson for guidance.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The House of Fear
The House of Fear is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roy William NeillDirector
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDr. John Watson
- Aubrey MatherAlastair
- Paul CavanaghSimon Merrivale
- Dennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
- Harry CordingJohn Simpson
- Holmes HerbertAlan Cosgrave
- Sally ShepherdMrs. Monteith
- Gavin MuirChalmers
- Florette HillierAlison MacGregor
- David ClydeAlex MacGregor
- Doris LloydBessie
Details
- Released
- 16 March 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Roy Chanslor
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What The House of Fear is based on
The House of Fear is based on The Five Orange Pips (1891) by Arthur Conan Doyle.
1891
The Five Orange Pips
By Arthur Conan Doyle
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In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
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Sherlock Holmes in Washington
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
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The Spider Woman
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The Scarlet Claw
1944 · 7.0/10
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The Pearl of Death
1944 · 7.1/10
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What comes next in the series.
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
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The House of Fear: quick answers
What should I watch before The House of Fear?
Watch Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943), The Spider Woman (1943), The Scarlet Claw (1944), and The Pearl of Death (1944) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The House of Fear?
Next in the series: The Woman in Green (1945), Pursuit to Algiers (1945), and Terror by Night (1946).
Is The House of Fear worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The House of Fear?
The House of Fear runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does The House of Fear have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The House of Fear. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The House of Fear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The House of Fear is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The House of Fear on?
The House of Fear is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House of Fear?
If you liked The House of Fear, try Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, The Scarlet Claw, Sherlock Holmes in Washington.
Who directed The House of Fear?
The House of Fear (1945) was directed by Roy William Neill and stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Aubrey Mather.
What is The House of Fear based on?
The House of Fear is based on The Five Orange Pips (1891) by Arthur Conan Doyle.