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The Dunwich Horror

  • 1970
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
5.4K
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The Dunwich Horror (1970)
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Horror

Wilbur Whateley travels to the Arkham Miskatonic University to borrow the legendary Necronomicon. But, little does anyone know, Whateley isn't quite human...Wilbur Whateley travels to the Arkham Miskatonic University to borrow the legendary Necronomicon. But, little does anyone know, Whateley isn't quite human...Wilbur Whateley travels to the Arkham Miskatonic University to borrow the legendary Necronomicon. But, little does anyone know, Whateley isn't quite human...

  • Director
    • Daniel Haller
  • Writers
    • Curtis Hanson
    • Henry Rosenbaum
    • Ronald Silkosky
  • Stars
    • Sandra Dee
    • Dean Stockwell
    • Ed Begley
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    5.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Haller
    • Writers
      • Curtis Hanson
      • Henry Rosenbaum
      • Ronald Silkosky
    • Stars
      • Sandra Dee
      • Dean Stockwell
      • Ed Begley
    • 106User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    The Dunwich Horror
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    Photos115

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    Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee
    • Nancy Wagner
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Wilbur Whateley
    Ed Begley
    Ed Begley
    • Dr. Henry Armitage
    Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner
    • Dr. Cory
    Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe
    • Old Whateley
    Joanne Moore Jordan
    • Lavinia Whateley
    • (as Joanna Moore Jordan)
    Donna Baccala
    Donna Baccala
    • Elizabeth Hamilton
    Talia Shire
    Talia Shire
    • Nurse Cora
    • (as Talia Coppola)
    Michael Fox
    Michael Fox
    • Dr. Raskin
    Jason Wingreen
    Jason Wingreen
    • Sheriff Harrison
    Barboura Morris
    • Mrs. Cole
    Beach Dickerson
    Beach Dickerson
    • Mr. Cole
    Michael Haynes
    • Guard
    Toby Russ
    • Librarian
    Jack Pierce
    • Reeger
    Robert Nevin
    Robert Nevin
    • Man in Cemetery
    • (uncredited)
    F.A. Nichols
    • Mr. Fuller
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Daniel Haller
    • Writers
      • Curtis Hanson
      • Henry Rosenbaum
      • Ronald Silkosky
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The odd symbol that appears again and again - on Wilbur's ring, on his grandfather's staff, in the design on the main floor, etc. - is actually an ancient Native American symbol commonly termed "Thunderbird in sun".
    • Goofs
      The length of Nancy's fingernails changes repeatedly during the sex ritual - they're noticeably longer in shots where Sandra Dee's face is visible, implying that a body double with shorter nails was used for the racier portions of the scene.
    • Quotes

      Wilbur Whateley: Come back, Old Ones... Princes of Darkness... and repossess the earth.

    • Crazy credits
      Actress Joanne Moore Jordan is credited two different ways. In the Opening Credits, she is listed as Joanna (with an "a" at the end of her name). However, in the Closing Credits, she is listed correctly, Joanne (only one "a").
    • Alternate versions
      U.S. theatrical release was cut of scenes of nudity to receive an all ages "M" rating (predecessor to today's "PG" rating). Current releases are uncut and carry a new "R" rating from the MPAA.
    • Connections
      Edited from Spirits of the Dead (1968)

    User reviews106

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    6/10

    Fair adaptation of Lovecraft

    The film boasts fairly good performances by some veteran Character actors. Ed Begley is a rock-like Armitage, and Sam Jaffe is an appropriately mangy (and deranged) Old Whately.However, it could have benefited from much better direction and a tighter script.It would also have helped to set it in the Twenties. Perhaps Tim Burton could do a remake. In fact a couple of Lovecraft's tales could stand retelling by Burton-or Lynch.
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    • Apr 13, 2000
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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1970 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM Studios (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Scarlet Friday
    • Filming locations
      • Mendocino, California, USA(used for "Dunwich")
    • Production company
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $446,400
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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