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I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016)

โ€œIn the middle of life and death...โ€

4.6/10 ยท 638 votes 1h 29m nr DramaHorrorMystery

#303 of 305 films from 2016 #3752 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Osgood Perkins ยท Written by Osgood Perkins

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Overview

A young nurse takes care of an elderly author who lives in a haunted house.

Cast

Ruth Wilsonas Lily
Paula Prentissas Iris Blum
Bob Balabanas Mr. Waxcap
Lucy Boyntonas Polly Parsons
Brad Milneas Edward Bird
Daniel Chichagovas Mr. Darling
Erin Boyesas Young Iris
Beatrix Perkinsas Wendy
James Perkinsas John

Facts

Release dateSeptember 10, 2016
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
IMDbtt5059406

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Questions

How long is I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House?
I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.6/10 across 638 votes, which places it #303 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 1%) and #3752 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House?
I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House was directed by Osgood Perkins. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Longlegs (2024), Gretel & Hansel (2020), The Monkey (2025).
Who stars in I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House?
Ruth Wilson as Lily; Paula Prentiss as Iris Blum; Bob Balaban as Mr. Waxcap; Lucy Boynton as Polly Parsons; Brad Milne as Edward Bird; Daniel Chichagov as Mr. Darling.
What is I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/99296.

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