Hider in the House (1990)
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39% want to see it
(318 ratings)
Hider in the House is a well-made and produced but ultimately unsatisfying and formulaic slasher thriller. Tom (Gary Busey) was an abused child who learned to avoid the abuse by hiding under sinks, in closets or anywhere he could be out of sight. After spending 10 years in a mental institution for… More Hider in the House is a well-made and produced but ultimately unsatisfying and formulaic slasher thriller. Tom (Gary Busey) was an abused child who learned to avoid the abuse by hiding under sinks, in closets or anywhere he could be out of sight. After spending 10 years in a mental institution for setting a fire that killed his parents, Tom is released and finds a newly built house where he makes his home in the attic. The house is bought by Julie (Mimi Rogers) and Phil Dryer (Michael McKean) and their children. Tom begins to feel that he is part of the family, but when Phil is unfaithful to Julie, Tom plots his revenge. Busey is compelling in his role and builds Tom's character with skill to show him as both a dangerous and sympathetic psychopath. Unfortunately, the film does not fulfil its potential and slides into a predictable, formula ending, but the skillful direction and the good performance of Busey make this film well-worth viewing. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Directed By
- Matthew Patrick
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Suspense
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Cast
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Gary Busey
as Tom Sykes
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Mimi Rogers
as Julie Dryer
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Michael McKean
as Phil Dryer
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Kurt Christopher Kinder
as Neil Dryer
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Candy Hutson
as Holly Dryer
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Elizabeth Ruscio
as Rita Hutchinson
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Bruce Glover
as Gary Hufford
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Leonard Termo
as George the Exterminator
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Rebekka Armstrong
as Attractive Woman
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Russell Bobbitt
as Patient
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Jake Busey
as Tom's Teenage Voice
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Christopher Cory
as Patient
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Michael Cutt
as Charlie
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John Del Regno
as Desk Clerk
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Martin Goslins
as Maitre d'
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John Green Jr.
as Bernard
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Carole King
as Tom's Mother
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Brian Krutoff
as Party Guest
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Chuck La Font
as Dr. Gordon
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Bob Neill
as Tom's Father
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Peter Henry Schroeder
as Dr. Spencer
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Ryan Sheridan
as Tom's Child's Voice
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Michael Childers
as Party Guest
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Jimmy Lewis
as Policeman
