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House by the River

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A man (Louis Hayward) kills his maid and dumps her in the river with his brother (Lee Bowman).

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Helen Bower Detroit Free Press Sep 14, 2021
The whole picture has been hammed up until it would be funny if it wasn't so unbearably dull. Go to Full Review
Michael Atkinson Village Voice Oct 15, 2014
Its 85 minutes stuffed with shadowy menace, odd magical-realisms (what is it with the jumping fish?), and effortless tension, House by the River is quintessential Lang. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety Mar 26, 2009
House by the River is a fair mystery which lacks sufficient plot twists and suspense. Go to Full Review
Justine Smith Vague Visages Jun 5, 2024
In House by the River, Lang frames the narrative of the perfect murder around wealth and privilege, rather than outright cleverness. Stephen’s social standing becomes the only thing that protects him from accusations... Go to Full Review
David Parkinson Radio Times Oct 15, 2014
3/5
Making moody use of light and shade, Lang ingeniously involves us more deeply than the plot merits. For all that, it's still very much a B-movie. Go to Full Review
TV Guide Oct 15, 2014
2.5/4
While House By the River is, at least, a typically interesting Lang film, it suffers from a weak script and uninspired performances that even the director's moody visuals have trouble saving. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Fritz Lang

Director

Louis Hayward

Stephen Byrne

Jane Wyatt

Marjorie Byrne

Lee Bowman

John Byrne

Dorothy Patrick

Emily Gaunt

Ann Shoemaker

Mrs. Ambrose

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House by the River

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Movie Info

Synopsis A man (Louis Hayward) kills his maid and dumps her in the river with his brother (Lee Bowman).
Director
Fritz Lang
Producer
Howard Welsch
Production Co
Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 9, 2017
Runtime
1h 24m
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