The House Across the Lake

Apr 16, 1954

1h 8m

★ 5.5

Hypnotic...Fascinating...a lure to all who crossed her path!

Overview

Sensuous and desirable, Carol Forrest has always attracted the attention of men. Expert in the art of manipulation and control she married an older man, loving only his vast wealth and continued to amuse herself with indiscreet affairs. But when neighbour Mark Kendrick lets slip that her husband intends cutting her out of his will Carol concentrates all her attentions on the unsuspecting Kendrick, obtaining his help to dispose of this irritating obstacle.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Hammer Film Productions

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Cast

Mark Kendrick

Alex Nicol

Carol Forrest

Hillary Brooke

Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)

Sid James

Andrea Forrest

Susan Stephen

Vincent Gordon

Paul Carpenter

Inspector MacLennan

Alan Wheatley

Harry Stevens

Peter Illing

Doctor Emery

Gordon McLeod

Mrs. Hardcastle

Joan Hickson

Mr. Hardcastle

John Sharp

Frank

Hugh Dempster

Head Waiter

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