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The Red House

1947 · 100 min · Director: Delmer Daves

The Red House (1947) is a mystery, directed by Delmer Daves. It stars Edward G. Robinson and Lon McCallister. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.

What The Red House Is About

In The Red House, composer Miklós Rózsa continued his use of the theremin, as he had in Spellbound and The Lost Weekend, played by Samuel Hoffman. Rózsa's score, blending the theremin with pastoral writing to build an unsettling atmosphere, is regarded as one of the best of his career. The film is based on a story by George Agnew Chamberlain. Who it's for: anyone curious about a film noir carrying one of Miklós Rózsa's finest scores, blending the theremin's eerie sound with pastoral writing. Who it's not for: viewers wanting conventional orchestral scoring, since the theremin is a defining part of the film's atmosphere.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Red House about?

In The Red House, composer Miklós Rózsa continued his use of the theremin, as he had in Spellbound and The Lost Weekend, played by Samuel Hoffman. Rózsa's score, blending the theremin with pastoral writing to build an unsettling atmosphere, is regarded as one of the best of his career.

Where can I watch The Red House?

The Red House is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Brew, YouTube TV. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Red House?

The Red House runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did The Red House come out?

The Red House was released in 1947.

Who directed The Red House?

The Red House was directed by Delmer Daves.

Who stars in The Red House?

The Red House stars Edward G. Robinson, Lon McCallister, Judith Anderson, Rory Calhoun.

What is The Red House's rating?

The Red House holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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