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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Cast & Crew

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

Acting

Bill Morey

Robbins

Acting

Jan Shutan

Helen

Acting

David Paymer

Pasternak

Acting

Jack Garner

Feeney

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K Callan

Lucille

Acting

Barry Corbin

Lt. Fletcher

Acting

John Dukakis

Donny

Acting

Amanda Wyss

Holly

Acting

Ivy Bethune

Martha

Acting

Philip Baker Hall

Clerk

Acting

Doug Johnson

Orderly

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Brad Baker

Psycho (uncredited)

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