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Stranger in the House

Stranger in the House

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Stranger in the House

1968

1h 25m

6.3(11 votes)

Horror

Overview

An American serial killer, known for his handiwork with a straight razor, manages to escape while being transported in Mexico and hides out inside a publisher's home, where he claims many more victims.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Evita

Evita

Joselo

Joselo

Joselo

Roy Jenson

Roy Jenson

Walter

Rosenda Monteros

Rosenda Monteros

Diana

Ofelia Montesco

Ofelia Montesco

Lola

René Cardona

René Cardona

Tomas

Arturo Castro 'Bigotón'

Arturo Castro 'Bigotón'

Editor Castro

José Loza

Chauffeur

John Kelly

Policia Americano

Victor Eberg

Stillman Segar

Creative team

Directed by: Alfredo Zacarías
Written by: Alfredo Zacarías
Miguel Zacarías
Produced by: Alfredo Zacarías

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