

The House by the Lake
1976, English. Directed by William Fruet.
They were going to rape her one by one. She was going to kill them....one by one.
Harry is a rich dentist who often brings women up to his rural lakehouse. One weekend, he invites Diane, a former fashion model. On their way to the house, Diane runs a gang of thugs off the road. Humiliated, the thugs track down the couple for revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The House by the Lake
The House by the Lake is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and IndiePix Unlimited in India.
Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1976
- Original title
- Death Weekend
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- William Fruet
- Budget
- $500K
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The House by the Lake: quick answers
Is The House by the Lake worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The House by the Lake?
The House by the Lake runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The House by the Lake have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The House by the Lake. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The House by the Lake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The House by the Lake is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The House by the Lake on?
The House by the Lake is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and IndiePix Unlimited in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House by the Lake?
If you liked The House by the Lake, try Becky, Funny Games, Death Game.
Who directed The House by the Lake?
The House by the Lake (1976) was directed by William Fruet and stars Brenda Vaccaro, Don Stroud, Chuck Shamata.