THE VAULT

The House by the Cemetery (1981) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.2/100

You may have just mortgaged your life.

The Premise

After a doctor kills his mistress and himself while researching the mysterious previous owner of his Boston home, his colleague, Dr. Norman Boyle, takes over his studies and moves his family into the Boston mansion. Soon after, Boyle's young son Bob becomes plagued by visions of a young girl, who warns him of the danger within the house.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Giallo, Italian Horror, The House by the Cemetery taps into fundamental fears. The 6.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of haunted house, gore, mad scientist continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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