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The Old Dark House

6.719321h 10mMovieDramaHorrorThriller

In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.

DirectorJames Whale
WriterBenn W. Levy
ProducerCarl Laemmle Jr.

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Cast · Directed by James Whale

BKBoris Karloff
Boris Karloff
Morgan
MDMelvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas
Penderel
CLCharles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Sir William Porterhouse
LBLilian Bond
Lilian Bond
Gladys
ETErnest Thesiger
Ernest Thesiger
Horace Femm
EMEva Moore
Eva Moore
Rebecca Femm
RMRaymond Massey
Raymond Massey
Philip Waverton
GSGloria Stuart
Gloria Stuart
Margaret Waverton
EDElspeth Dudgeon
Elspeth Dudgeon
Sir Roderick Femm
BWBrember Wills
Brember Wills
Saul Femm

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The Old Dark House — streaming FAQ

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The Old Dark House is streaming on Philo, Fandor and FlixFling in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Old Dark House on Netflix?

No, The Old Dark House is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Fandor.

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The Old Dark House isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Old Dark House is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.