The Desperate Hours
1967, English. Directed by Ted Kotcheff.
The Hilliards are a middle class family whose lives are put in danger when escaped convict Glenn Griffin invades their home. Griffin is crazed, tormenting the Hilliards with his meek brother Hank and sadistic Robish.
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What The Desperate Hours is based on
The Desperate Hours is based on The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes and The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes.
The Desperate Hours
By Joseph Hayes
The Desperate Hours
By Joseph Hayes
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The Desperate Hours runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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The Desperate Hours isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 December 1967. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Desperate Hours?
If you liked The Desperate Hours, try Seeds of Yesterday, The Neighbor in the Window, A Sister's Secret.
Who directed The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours (1967) was directed by Ted Kotcheff and stars Michael Conrad, Arthur Hill, Yvette Mimieux.
What is The Desperate Hours based on?
The Desperate Hours is based on The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes and The Desperate Hours by Joseph Hayes.