Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

1974 · 73 min · EN · 5.5 (29 votes)
Dir. John Llewellyn Moxey · Starring Jessica Walter, Sally Field, Jill Haworth, Julie Harris, Eleanor Parker, Walter Brennan · Music George Aliceson Tipton

“There's nothing more chilling… Than a warm family gathering!”

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An ailing man summons his four daughters home for Christmas and asks them to kill his new wife, who he suspects is poisoning him.

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This 70s TV horror gem delivers a slow-burn of unsettling family tension amidst a stormy, isolated setting. It's a claustrophobic, paranoia-fueled ride with a distinct vintage charm, building to a dread-soaked climax. Expect a campy, proto-slasher vibe perfect for a dark night.

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