Stranger in Our House (1978) Horror Thriller
Stranger in Our House (1978) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: Summer of Fear
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.75/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.0/10
Stranger in Our House Plot Synopsis:
A country family of five takes in cousin Julia, whose parents recently perished in a car crash. Julia extends her influence over the family and those around them, fooling all except for Rachel, the teenaged girl who knows her cousin is up to no good.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A teenage girl"s life is turned upside down after her cousin moves into her house, and as time goes by, she begins to suspect that she may be a practitioner of witchcraft.
Tagline: Julia came to live with the Bryants. She claimed to be their cousin ...
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Stranger in Our House Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
Production Co.: Finnegan Associates
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Stranger in Our House Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 31, 1978, VOD: Oct 10, 2017, Blu-ray 4K: Oct 10, 2017, Blu-ray CE: Oct 10, 2017, Blu-ray: Oct 17, 2017, DVD: Oct 17, 2017
Writers: Lois Duncan, Glenn M. Benest, Max A. Keller
Producers: Joe Aubel, Wade G. Davis II, Bill Finnegan, Patricia Finnegan, Max A. Keller, Micheline H. Keller
Musicians: John D'Andrea, Michael Lloyd
Cinematographers: William K. Jurgensen
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Stranger in Our House (1978) Cast (Click to Expand)
Stranger in Our House Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Blair | ... | Rachel Bryant |
| Lee Purcell | ... | Julia Trent |
| Jeremy Slate | ... | Tom Bryant |
| Jeff McCracken | ... | Mike Gallagher |
| Jeff East | ... | Peter Bryant |
| Carol Lawrence | ... | Leslie Bryant |
| Macdonald Carey | ... | Professor Jarvis - Special appearance by |
| Fran Drescher | ... | Carolyn Baker |
| James Jarnigan | ... | Bobby Bryant (as James Jarnagin) |
| Sierra Pecheur | ... | Nurse Duncan |
| Billy Beck | ... | The Sheriff |
| Patricia Wilson | ... | Mrs. Gallagher |
| Gwil Richards | ... | Dr. Morgan |
| Frederick Rule | ... | The Mailman |
| Helena Mäkelä | ... | Bev. Hills Lady (as Helena Makela) |
| Nicole Keller | ... | Elizabeth |
| John Steadman | ... | Veterinarian |
| Kerry Arquette | ... | Anne |
| Kim Wells | ... | Female Rider |
| Beatrice Manley | ... | Marge Trent |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Linda Blair (b. January 22, 1959) – Rachel Bryant
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 4' 11¾" (1.52 m) - Lee Purcell (b. June 15, 1947) – Julia Trent
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Jeremy Slate, as Tom Bryant, passed away at age 80 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Jeff McCracken – Mike Gallagher
- Jeff East (b. October 27, 1957) – Peter Bryant
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Carol Lawrence – Leslie Bryant
- Macdonald Carey, as Professor Jarvis - Special appearance by, passed away at age 81 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Mac Donald Carey | MacDonald Carey - Fran Drescher (b. September 30, 1957) – Carolyn Baker
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Fran - James Jarnigan – Bobby Bryant (as James Jarnagin)
Also known as: James Jarnagan | James Jarnagin - Sierra Pecheur (b. September 20, 1938) – Nurse Duncan
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Sierre Pecheur - Billy Beck, as The Sheriff, passed away at age 91 in Glendale, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Billie Beck | Bill Beck | Frank Billerbeck - Patricia Wilson – Mrs. Gallagher
Also known as: Patricia J. Wilson | Patricia Lee Wilson | Pat Wilson - Gwil Richards – Dr. Morgan
- Frederick Rule – The Mailman
- Helena Mäkelä – Bev. Hills Lady (as Helena Makela)
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