The Carpenter(1988)
He's turning their dream house into a nightmare!
The Carpenter Synopsis
A carpenter, who was executed in the electric chair, comes back to finish his dream house, now inhabited by a young married couple.
The Carpenter (1988) is a horror and thriller film directed by David Wellington, released on August 27, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Wings Hauser, Lynne Adams, Pierre Lenoir and Barbara Jones. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- David Wellington
- Writers:
- Doug Taylor
- Producers:
- Jack Bravman
- Cinematographer:
- David Franco
- Composer:
- Pierre Bundock
- Production:
- Gold-Gems Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
The Carpenter (1988) Trailer
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The Carpenter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wings Hauser
as Carpenter
Lynne Adams
as Alice Jarett
Pierre Lenoir
as Martin Jarett
- Barbara Jones
Barbara Jones
as Rachel
- Louise-Marie Mennier
Louise-Marie Mennier
as Laura Bell
Johnny Cuthbert
as Roland
- Robert Austern
Robert Austern
as Barns
Anthony Ulc
as Landis
- Bob Pot
Bob Pot
as Farnsworth
Ron Lea
as Sheriff J.J. Johnston
- Beverly Murray
Beverly Murray
as Crazy Woman
Griffith Brewer
as Doctor Flanders
Key crew
Directed by David Wellington, written by Doug Taylor, produced by Jack Bravman.
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The Carpenter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Carpenter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Carpenter online?
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Who stars in The Carpenter?
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The main cast of The Carpenter (1988) includes Wings Hauser, Lynne Adams, Pierre Lenoir, Barbara Jones and Louise-Marie Mennier. The film was directed by David Wellington. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Carpenter released?
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The Carpenter was released on August 27, 1988 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Carpenter worth watching?
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The Carpenter (1988) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 18 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 Carpenter?
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Yes. The official The Carpenter trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.