Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear_
"HORROR stalking its halls!"
The Good Comrades are a collection of varied gentlemen who crave one thing - solitude. They reside at Drearcliff House, ancestral home of their eldest member. All seems serene and convivial until one by one the members begin to perish in the most grisly of manners. Foul play is suspected by the Good Comrades' insurance agent, who turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson for guidance.
Starring
Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Aubrey Mather
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear was released 81 years ago in 1945.
Overview
The Good Comrades are a collection of varied gentlemen who crave one thing - solitude. They reside at Drearcliff House, ancestral home of their eldest member...
Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear is a Mystery, Crime, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 9m.
CAST (16)
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. John Watson
Aubrey Mather
Alastair
Paul Cavanagh
Simon Merrivale
Dennis Hoey
Inspector Lestrade
Harry Cording
John Simpson
Holmes Herbert
Alan Cosgrave
Sally Shepherd
Mrs. Monteith
Gavin Muir
Chalmers
Florette Hillier
Alison MacGregor
David Clyde
Alex MacGregor
Doris Lloyd
Bessie
Cyril Delevanti
Stanley Raeburn (uncredited)
Alec Craig
Angus (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
Ralph King (uncredited)
BH
Bobby Hale
Pub Patron (uncredited)
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What is Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear about?
The Good Comrades are a collection of varied gentlemen who crave one thing - solitude. They reside at Drearcliff House, ancestral home of their eldest member. All seems serene and convivial until one by one the members begin to perish in the most grisly of manners. Foul play is suspected by the Good Comrades' insurance agent, who turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson for guidance.
How long is Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear?
Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear has a runtime of 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear?
The cast of Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Aubrey Mather, Paul Cavanagh, Dennis Hoey.
What is the rating of Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear?
Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 110 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Mystery
Crime
Horror