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The House That Screamed

The House That Screamed

One by one they will die!

19696.51h 40m

Overview

Southern France, 19th century. Teresa, a young girl, arrives at an isolated female boarding school that is tyrannically mastered by Mrs. Fourneau, the strict headmistress, whose protective shadow haunts Luis, her weak son.

Directed by Chicho Ibáñez Serrador
Written by Chicho Ibáñez Serrador, Juan Tébar
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Top Cast

Lilli Palmer

Lilli Palmer

Mrs. Fourneau

Cristina Galbó

Cristina Galbó

Teresa

John Moulder-Brown

John Moulder-Brown

Luis

Maribel Martín

Maribel Martín

Isabel

Mary Maude

Mary Maude

Irene

Cándida Losada

Cándida Losada

Ms. Desprez

Pauline Challoner

Pauline Challoner

Catalina

Tomás Blanco

Tomás Blanco

Pedro Baldié

Víctor Israel

Víctor Israel

Brechard

Teresa Hurtado

Teresa Hurtado

Andrea

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Themes & Keywords

boarding schoolsouthern francebullyingteacher student relationship19th centurymother son relationshipgirls' school

About The House That Screamed

The House That Screamed is a horror, mystery, thriller film released in 1969 exploring themes of boarding school, southern france, bullying, teacher student relationship, 19th century, mother son relationship. Directed by Chicho Ibáñez Serrador, it stars Lilli Palmer, Cristina Galbó, John Moulder-Brown. Southern France, 19th century. Teresa, a young girl, arrives at an isolated female boarding school that is tyrannically mastered by Mrs. Fourneau, the strict headmistress, whose protective shadow haunts Luis, her weak son.

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