The House in Nightmare Park

The House in Nightmare Park

Ladies and Gentlemen - For Your Horrification - Don't See It Alone - Bring The Children

Directed by Peter Sykes

Produced by Associated London Films

197392 min6.8 / 10

A comedic spoof of British horror tropes that prioritizes laughs and absurdity over genuine scares, anchored by Frankie Howerd's hammy protagonist stumbling through increasingly ridiculous supernatural mishaps.

Comedy legend Frankie Howerd stars as the victim of sinister shenanigans in this hilarious spoof of British horror films of the early ‘70s. Starring Hugh Burden and Oscar winner Ray Milland, and written by Terry Nation. Foster Twelvetrees, a struggling tragedian who scrapes a living by giving hammy performances from the classics, can hardly believe his luck when he’s invited to give a dramatic reading at the country home of a well-off family. Joy soon turns to outraged horror when he discovers dead bodies, foul intentions, lots of snakes and a madwoman in the attic. Can he uncover the hidden family secret before he comes to a sticky end..?

Questions people ask

  • Is The House in Nightmare Park sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The House in Nightmare Park scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does The House in Nightmare Park end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The House in Nightmare Park violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The House in Nightmare Park easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity53

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Surprise95

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Love60

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