DRAMA . 1967 . 1h 39m . 6.0/10

The Shuttered Room_

"There are some doors that should never be opened..."

In a small island off the American coast, the Whateleys live in an old mill where a mysterious bloody being creates an atmosphere of horror. After her parents get killed by lightning, young Susannah is sent to New York by her aunt Agatha, who wants her to avoid the family curse. Years later Susannah, now married, persuades her husband to spend a holiday in the abandoned mill. Once on the island, Susannah and Mike soon find themselves exposed to the hostility of a gang of thugs led by Ethan, Susannah's brutal cousin.

Starring Gig Young, Carol Lynley, Oliver Reed
6.0/10
Rating
1h 39m
Runtime
1967
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Shuttered Room poster
There are some doors that should never be opened...

In a small island off the American coast, the Whateleys live in an old mill where a mysterious bloody being creates an atmosphere of horror. After her parents get killed by lightning, young Susannah is sent to New York by her aunt Agatha, who wants her to avoid the family curse. Years later Susannah, now married, persuades her husband to spend a holiday in the abandoned mill. Once on the island, Susannah and Mike soon find themselves exposed to the hostility of a gang of thugs led by Ethan, Susannah's brutal cousin.

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Cast
Gig Young stars as Mike Kelton in The Shuttered Room.
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Year context
The Shuttered Room was released 59 years ago in 1967.
Overview
In a small island off the American coast, the Whateleys live in an old mill where a mysterious bloody being creates an atmosphere of horror. After her parent...
The Shuttered Room is a Drama, Mystery, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

CAST (17)

Gig Young
Gig Young
Mike Kelton
Carol Lynley
Carol Lynley
Susannah Whately Kelton / Sarah
Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed
Ethan
Flora Robson
Flora Robson
Aunt Agatha
Judith Arthy
Judith Arthy
Emma
Ann Bell
Ann Bell
Mary Whately, Susannah's Mother
WD
William Devlin
Zebulon Whately
Charles Lloyd Pack
Charles Lloyd Pack
Barge Master
Bernard Kay
Bernard Kay
Tait
Rick Jones
Rick Jones
Luther Whately
CH
Celia Hewitt
Aunt Sarah
RC
Robert Cawdron
John Whately, Susannah's Father
ME
Murray Evans
Gang Member
CD
Cliff Diggins
Gang Member
Peter Porteous
Peter Porteous
Gang Member
Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Zebulon (voice)
IB
Ingrid Bower
Village Girl (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (38 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Shuttered Room about?
In a small island off the American coast, the Whateleys live in an old mill where a mysterious bloody being creates an atmosphere of horror. After her parents get killed by lightning, young Susannah is sent to New York by her aunt Agatha, who wants her to avoid the family curse. Years later Susannah, now married, persuades her husband to spend a holiday in the abandoned mill. Once on the island, Susannah and Mike soon find themselves exposed to the hostility of a gang of thugs led by Ethan, Susannah's brutal cousin.
How long is The Shuttered Room?
The Shuttered Room has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Shuttered Room?
The cast of The Shuttered Room includes Gig Young, Carol Lynley, Oliver Reed, Flora Robson, Judith Arthy.
What is the rating of The Shuttered Room?
The Shuttered Room has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Mystery Horror
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