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The House by the Lake
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The House by the Lake

1976-09-17 · 87 min · ★ 5.8

Horror · Thriller

Harry is a rich dentist who often brings women up to his rural lakehouse. One weekend, he invites Diane, a former fashion model. On their way to the house, Diane runs a gang of thugs off the road. Humiliated, the thugs track down the couple for revenge.

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Directors
William Fruet
Production companies
Quadrant Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation, DAL Arts, Famous Players, American International Pictures
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000

Top Cast

Brenda VaccaroBrenda VaccaroDiane
Don StroudDon StroudLep
Chuck ShamataChuck ShamataHarry
Richard AyresRunt
Kyle EdwardsFrankie
Don GranberyStanley
Ed McNamaraEd McNamaraSpragg
Michael KirbyMichael KirbyRalph
Richard DonatRichard DonatPoliceman
Denver MattsonSmokey
Al BernardoMr. Doobie
Roselle StoneMrs. Doobie
Elaine YarishCampground Girl

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