This House Possessed

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This House Possessed

"Something terrifying is falling in love with Sheila..."

1981

1h 36m

5.7(10 votes)

Horror

TV Movie

Overview

A sinister force permeating a secluded mountain estate convinces the nurse/companion of rock star Parker Stevenson, who has had a nervous collapse, that the house is alive and determined to keep her prisoner.

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17 members

Acting

Parker Stevenson

Gary Straihorn

Acting

Lisa Eilbacher

Sheila Moore

Acting

Joan Bennett

Rag Lady

Acting

Slim Pickens

Arthur Keene

Acting

Shelley Smith

Tanya

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Bill Morey

Robbins

Acting

Jan Shutan

Helen

Acting

David Paymer

Pasternak

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Jack Garner

Feeney

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K Callan

Lucille

Acting

Barry Corbin

Lt. Fletcher

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John Dukakis

Donny

Acting

Amanda Wyss

Holly

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Ivy Bethune

Martha

Acting

Philip Baker Hall

Clerk

Acting

Doug Johnson

Orderly

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Brad Baker

Psycho (uncredited)

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