The House That Vanished
The House That Vanished

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The House That Vanished

1973
Movie
103 min
English

A young model, Valerie, and her petty thief boyfriend witness a murder in a backwoods manor. Valerie escapes, but soon finds herself being stalked by the killer.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Robert TronsonGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a remote country house from a relative she never knew. Upon arrival, she discovers the house is filled with eerie occurrences and unsettling presences. She soon learns that the house has a dark past, and she may be the next victim of its malevolent influence. A former owner's spirit seems to be trapped within its walls, determined to keep anyone from living there.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The House That Vanished' was met with mixed to negative reviews, largely due to its perceived slow pacing and conventional horror tropes. However, it has since garnered a cult following among fans of gothic horror and supernatural thrillers for its atmospheric tension and unsettling imagery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and genuinely creepy moments.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Appreciated for its attempt at gothic horror storytelling within a limited budget.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this film, but those available generally acknowledge its dated feel while sometimes appreciating its throwback to classic haunted house narratives.

Fun Fact

The film was originally released in the UK as 'Screamhouse' and in the US as 'The Creeping Flesh II', though it has no direct connection to the 1972 film 'The Creeping Flesh'.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Gritty psychological English horror from the early 70s_** A photographer takes his model girlfriend to a defunct manor outside London in the fog. After witnessing something horrific, the woman makes it back to London and informs her f...