Murder House 2018
"The year is 1981. The camera is VHS. The house is haunted."
Step into the shoes of a VHS camcorder in 1981 and witness the chilling legend of Edgewood, Maryland's infamous Murder House.
Director: Richard Chizmar
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder House (2018) about?
*Murder House* explores the legend of a haunted house in Edgewood, Maryland, where a brutal family massacre occurred five years earlier. The film follows a group daring to enter the infamous home, uncovering its dark past through eerie, unsettling encounters. It blends true-crime inspiration with supernatural horror, all captured in vintage VHS footage.
Who directed Murder House?
Richard Chizmar directed *Murder House (2018)*, delivering a moody and atmospheric short horror film that pays homage to classic VHS-era storytelling.
Who stars in Murder House?
The film features Tatiana Harman, Joseph Yates, Jerry Larew, Jonathon Ruckman, and Doug Sharretts in key roles.
Is Murder House (2018) worth watching?
For fans of short, atmospheric horror, *Murder House* offers a gripping experience in just 20 minutes. Its VHS aesthetic and haunting premise make it a standout, even if it's more of a mood piece than a full narrative. Horror enthusiasts looking for something quick but intense will likely enjoy it.
How long is Murder House?
The runtime for *Murder House (2018)* is 20 minutes.
About Murder House (2018) — Edgewood's Haunted Legend Comes to Life on VHS
Step into the shoes of a VHS camcorder in 1981 and witness the chilling legend of Edgewood, Maryland's infamous Murder House. Richard Chizmar's *Murder House (2018)* delivers a short but intense horror experience that thrives on atmosphere, blending true-crime intrigue with supernatural dread. The film captures the eerie essence of a house steeped in violent history, where every creaking floorboard and shadowy corner whispers tales of the Cavanaugh family massacre. Shot in grainy, nostalgic VHS style, this 20-minute short immerses viewers in a world where the past refuses to stay buried—and curiosity never comes without a price.
Woven with themes of fear and the macabre allure of haunted locations, *Murder House* isn't just a ghost story; it's a time-capsule of terror. The cast, led by Tatiana Harman and Joseph Yates, brings raw energy to this confined but potent narrative. Fans of atmospheric horror and VHS-style horror will find much to love in Chizmar's atmospheric homage to small-town legends and the haunting power of true horror.