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HORROR . 1951 . 1h 21m . 6.1/10

The Strange Door_

"Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece of Terror !"

The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his dungeon deathtrap.

Starring Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Sally Forrest
6.1/10
Rating
1h 21m
Runtime
1951
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece of Terror !

The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his dungeon deathtrap.

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Cast
Charles Laughton stars as Sire Alain de Maletroit in The Strange Door.
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Year context
The Strange Door was released 75 years ago in 1951.
Overview
The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his dungeon deathtrap.
The Strange Door is a Horror, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 21m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
81 min (1h 21m)
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (31 votes)

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What is The Strange Door about?
The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his dungeon deathtrap.
How long is The Strange Door?
The Strange Door has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in The Strange Door?
The cast of The Strange Door includes Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Sally Forrest, Richard Wyler, William Cottrell.
What is the rating of The Strange Door?
The Strange Door has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 31 votes on TMDB.

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Horror Thriller
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