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Overview

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Director:
Stuart Rosenberg
Writers:
Sandor Stern (screenplay)
Jay Anson (book)
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Release Date:
27 July 1979 (USA) more
Tagline:
"For God's Sake, Get Out!" more
Plot:
Newlyweds move into a house where a murder was committed, and experience strange manifestations which drive them away. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(18 articles)
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Get out,indeed! more (244 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
James Brolin ... George Lutz

Margot Kidder ... Kathy Lutz

Rod Steiger ... Father Delaney
Don Stroud ... Father Bolen
Murray Hamilton ... Father Ryan
John Larch ... Father Nuncio
Natasha Ryan ... Amy
K.C. Martel ... Greg
Meeno Peluce ... Matt
Michael Sacks ... Jeff

Helen Shaver ... Carolyn
Amy Wright ... Jackie

Val Avery ... Sgt. Gionfriddo
Irene Dailey ... Aunt Helena
Marc Vahanian ... Jimmy
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Additional Details

Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Netherlands:16 | USA:R (No. 25653) | South Korea:12 | Canada:PG (Canadian Home Video rating) | Italy:VM14 (re-rating) | Italy:VM18 (original rating) | Argentina:18 | Australia:M | Canada:14A | Chile:18 | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Iceland:16 | Norway:18 | Singapore:NC-16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:X (original rating) | West Germany:16 | UK:15
Filming Locations:
Connecticut, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Even though James Brolin became friendly with George Lutz and his children, he was highly doubtful of their story. more
Goofs:
Plot holes: In the scene where Father Delaney is struck blind, it is never explained why he is randomly offering mass in a completely empty church. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Cop at the House: Jesus Christ, it gets worse all the time.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Something to Scream About (2003) (V) more

FAQ

Why was Kathy Lutz's face wrinkled and toothless in some of the scenes at the end of the movie?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
Did the Lutzes ever go back into their house (in real life)?
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26 out of 35 people found the following comment useful.
Get out,indeed!, 26 April 2002
8/10
Author: SmileysWorld from United States

I was but a timid lad of 14 when taken to a drive-in theater to see this incredibly effective horror film.There is no better monster to create a film around than the Devil himself.When Rod Steiger's character,Father Delaney is in the process of blessing the house,and was greeted by a resounding shout of "Get Out!",I almost took it literally,it was that effective.The Devil is indeed one unwelcome houseguest that is very hard to kick out,as you will see when you watch this film.James Brolin and Margo Kidder head a young family who are the new inhabitants of a home where brutal murders had taken place years before.Soon,strange happenings begin to haunt the family,as the house has trouble letting go of what had happened there.This movie is definitely in my top 10 horror films that I have seen,and if you enjoy being scared out of your wits,this film will do it for you.Give it a look!

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