Visitor from the Grave 1980
When a troubled woman turns the tables on her attacker, she thinks the nightmare is over—until the corpse vanishes from its grave.
Director: Peter Sasdy
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Visitor from the Grave (1980) about?
A woman who kills her attacker in self-defense soon faces his vengeful return from the grave. The chilling tale unfolds with gothic suspense, questioning whether justice—or vengeance—can truly be buried.
Who directed Visitor from the Grave?
Peter Sasdy directed this film, bringing his signature atmospheric horror style to this *Hammer House of Horror* episode.
Who stars in Visitor from the Grave?
Kathryn Leigh Scott, Simon MacCorkindale, and Gareth Thomas lead the cast in this tense supernatural thriller.
Is Visitor from the Grave (1980) worth watching?
As a compact, atmospheric horror from Hammer's anthology series, it's a quick but effective chiller for fans of vintage fright. While not a blockbuster, its gothic tone and tight runtime make it a satisfying late-night watch if you enjoy classic horror with a vengeful twist.
How long is Visitor from the Grave?
Visitor from the Grave runs for 48 minutes.
About Visitor from the Grave (1980) — A Hammer House Horror of Revenge and the Undead
When a troubled woman turns the tables on her attacker, she thinks the nightmare is over—until the corpse vanishes from its grave.
Directed by Peter Sasdy, this chilling 1980 horror from *Hammer House of Horror* blends psychological terror with supernatural dread. Kathryn Leigh Scott leads a cast that includes Simon MacCorkindale and Gareth Thomas in a compact, eerie tale of vengeance from beyond the grave. The film drips with gothic atmosphere, exploring themes of trauma, retribution, and the uncanny return of the dead. Short but impactful, *Visitor from the Grave* (1980) lingers like a cold hand on your shoulder, proving that some sins refuse to stay buried.