The House by the Lake(1976)
Death Weekend
They were going to rape her one by one. She was going to kill them....one by one.
The House by the Lake Synopsis
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.
The House by the Lake (1976) is a horror and thriller film directed by William Fruet, released on September 17, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Brenda Vaccaro, Don Stroud, Chuck Shamata and Richard Ayres. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- William Fruet
- Writers:
- William Fruet
- Producers:
- Ivan Reitman, André Link
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Saad
- Production:
- Quadrant Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation, DAL Arts, Famous Players, American International Pictures
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Status:
- Released
The House by the Lake (1976) Trailer
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The House by the Lake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brenda Vaccaro
as Diane
Don Stroud
as Lep
Chuck Shamata
as Harry
- Richard Ayres
Richard Ayres
as Runt
- Kyle Edwards
Kyle Edwards
as Frankie
- Don Granbery
Don Granbery
as Stanley
Ed McNamara
as Spragg
Michael Kirby
as Ralph
Richard Donat
as Policeman
- Denver Mattson
Denver Mattson
as Smokey
- Al Bernardo
Al Bernardo
as Mr. Doobie
- Roselle Stone
Roselle Stone
as Mrs. Doobie
Key crew
Directed by William Fruet, written by William Fruet, produced by Ivan Reitman and André Link.
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The House by the Lake Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 46 ratings.
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The House by the Lake – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The House by the Lake online?
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The House by the Lake (1976) is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The House by the Lake?
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The main cast of The House by the Lake (1976) includes Brenda Vaccaro, Don Stroud, Chuck Shamata, Richard Ayres and Kyle Edwards. The film was directed by William Fruet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House by the Lake released?
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The House by the Lake was released on September 17, 1976 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The House by the Lake worth watching?
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The House by the Lake (1976) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The House by the Lake?
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Yes. The official The House by the Lake trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.