Comedy,Drama,Horror,Thriller
United States of America
The Old Dark House is a horror-comedy film directed by James Whale and released in 1932. The film is based on J.B. Priestley's novel Benighted and stars Boris Karloff, Charles Laughton, Melvyn Douglas, and Gloria Stuart.
The film follows a group of travelers who are stranded in a remote region of Wales due to a massive rainstorm and landslides. They seek refuge at a large, eerie mansion belonging to the Femm family. Horace Femm and his sister, Rebecca, welcome the travelers, but their eccentric behavior and strange secrets gradually become more apparent.
As the night progresses, the travelers are forced to confront the dark and bizarre history of the Femm family, while also dealing with the presence of a brutish mute servant named Morgan. The tension builds to a thrilling and terrifying climax as secrets are revealed and the travelers fight for their survival.
The Old Dark House is notable for its atmospheric and Gothic set design, as well as its witty and engaging script. The film was a critical and commercial success upon its release and is now considered a classic of early horror cinema.
