The Old Dark House (1963) is a British-American comedy horror film directed by William Castle for Hammer Film Productions. The story follows an American car salesman who becomes stranded at a mysterious country mansion in England, where a series of strange events begins to unfold.
The film stars Tom Poston, Robert Morley, Janette Scott and Joyce Grenfell. Based on J. B. Priestley’s novel Benighted, The Old Dark House is a remake of the 1932 film directed by James Whale. The 1963 version runs approximately 86 minutes in its U.S. release.
