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Stranger in the House
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Stranger in the House

1968-10-10 · 85 min · ★ 6.3

Horror

An American serial killer, known for his handiwork with a straight razor, manages to escape while being transported in Mexico and hides out inside a publisher's home, where he claims many more victims.

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Directors
Alfredo Zacarías, Miguel Zacarías
Production companies
Cinematográfica Canaima, C.A., Panorama Films
Countries
Mexico, Venezuela
Status
Released

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EvitaEvita
JoseloJoseloJoselo
Roy JensonRoy JensonWalter
Rosenda MonterosRosenda MonterosDiana
Ofelia MontescoOfelia MontescoLola
René CardonaRené CardonaTomas
Arturo Castro 'Bigotón'Arturo Castro 'Bigotón'Editor Castro
José LozaChauffeur
John KellyPolicia Americano
Victor EbergStillman Segar
Patricia MunizSecretaria
Stillman Segar

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