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Stranger in Our House
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Stranger in Our House

1979-08-16 · 99 min · ★ 5.3

Horror · TV Movie

After a country family of five take in charming cousin Julie, whose parents recently died in a car crash, their teenage daughter Rachel grows to suspect that Julie has a sinister agenda.

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Directors
Wes Craven
Production companies
Finnegan Associates, Interplanetary Pictures Productions, NBC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Linda BlairLinda BlairRachel Bryant
Lee PurcellLee PurcellJulia Trent
Jeremy SlateJeremy SlateTom Bryant
Jeff McCrackenMike Gallagher
Jeff EastJeff EastPeter Bryant
Carol LawrenceCarol LawrenceLeslie Bryant
Macdonald CareyMacdonald CareyProfessor Jarvis
Fran DrescherFran DrescherCarolyn Baker
James JarniganBobby
Sierra PecheurSierra PecheurNurse Duncan
Billy BeckBilly BeckSheriff
Patricia WilsonPatricia WilsonMrs. Gallagher
Gwil RichardsGwil RichardsDr. Morgan
Frederick RuleMailman
Helena MäkeläBeverly Hills Lady
Nicole KellerElizabeth
John SteadmanJohn SteadmanVet
Kerry ArquetteAnne
Kim WellsFemale Rider
Beatrice ManleyMarge Trent

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