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Hider in the House

Hider in the House

You can't lock him out. He's already in.

19895.71h 48mR

Overview

A deranged man hides in the attic of a new house and becomes obsessed with the unsuspecting family that moves in.

Directed by Matthew Patrick
Written by Lem Dobbs
Produced by Edward Teets, Michael Taylor
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Top Cast

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Tom Sykes

Mimi Rogers

Mimi Rogers

Julie Dreyer

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Phil Dreyer

Candace Hutson

Candace Hutson

Holly Dreyer

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Kurt Christopher Kinder

Neil Dreyer

Elizabeth Ruscio

Elizabeth Ruscio

Rita

Bruce Glover

Bruce Glover

Gene Hufford

Leonard Termo

Leonard Termo

George / Exterminator

Peter Henry Schroeder

Peter Henry Schroeder

Dr. Spencer

C

Chuck Lafont

Dr. Gordon

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Themes & Keywords

psychological thriller

About Hider in the House

Hider in the House is a thriller film released in 1989 exploring themes of psychological thriller. Directed by Matthew Patrick, it stars Gary Busey, Mimi Rogers, Michael McKean. A deranged man hides in the attic of a new house and becomes obsessed with the unsuspecting family that moves in.

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