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The Red House (1947)

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Average Rating: 6.6/10
Reviews Counted: 5
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Release Date: Mar 16, 1947 Wide

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Delmer Daves directs the noirish thriller The Red House, based on the novel by George Agnew Chamberlain. Edward G. Robinson plays Pete Morgan, a farmer who harbors dark secrets and refuses to let anyone near the red house in the woods behind the house. In order to fend off trespassers, he hires Teller (Rory Calhoun) to stand guard. He lives with his sister, Ellen (Judith Anderson), and his adopted daughter, Meg (Allene Roberts). When they hire Meg's friend, Nath Storm (Lon McCallister), to help

Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: Delmer Daves

Written By: Delmer Daves

In Theaters: Mar 16, 1947 Wide

On DVD: Dec 22, 1998

Cast

Edward G. Robinson
Pete Morgan
Lon McCallister
Nath Storm
Judith Anderson
Ellen Morgan
Allene Roberts
Meg Morgan
Julie London
Tibby
Rory Calhoun
Teller
Harry Shannon
Dr. Byrne
Arthur Space
The Sheriff
Walter Sande
Don Brent
Pat Flaherty
Cop
Ona Munson
Mrs. Storm

Critic Reviews for The Red House

All Critics (9) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (1) | DVD (2)

This isn't a noir in the traditional sense, but it boasts enough ingredients to pass as one.

May 8, 2012 Full Review Source: Creative Loafing

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Matt Brunson

Creative Loafing

A peculiar thriller with some horror overtones. It conjures up a wholesome small town feel, complete with nosy neighbors and gossip, and an undercurrent that grows increasingly darker.

May 4, 2012 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

Another classic Robinson performance in a moody thriller.

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Has its effective moments.

February 4, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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A more noirish thriller than most, "The Red House" begins as a supernatural thriller before it's revealed as a psychological one in the culmination of events leading to the nightmarish finale. Edward G. Robinson and the rest of the cast give good performances and while the script may falter in places, the performances

December 28, 2011

Chris Browning

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Psychological thriller about a father (Robinson) who forbids his daughter from going near a desolate red house lying hidden within the woods... why? That question drives both the daughter and the plot as her curiosity drives to investigate the dark secrets of the building. A strong sense of mystery keeps the viewer

June 15, 2007