Movie: Knocking on Death's Door

Top 10 Billed Cast

Brian Bloom
Brian Bloom

Brad Gallagher

Kimberly Rowe
Kimberly Rowe

Danielle Gallagher

John Doe
John Doe

Professor Ballard

David Carradine
David Carradine

Doc Hadley

Colm Ó Maonlaí
Colm Ó Maonlaí

Young Doc Hadley

Caroline Rothwell
Caroline Rothwell

Bonnie Laurence

Stella Feehilly
Stella Feehilly

Elizabeth

Freda Hand
Freda Hand

Harriet Baker

Richard Farrell
Richard Farrell

Priest

Michael McCabe
Michael McCabe

Samuel Sr.

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  • Overview

    In a New England village, two newlywed students of the paranormal enter Hillside House to document the activities of a legion of ghosts. They uncover a murderous history that leads them into the clutches of a mysterious doctor.

  • Release Date

    1999-03-01

  • Average

    2.857

  • Rating:

    1.4 starts
  • Tagline

    Hell has a vacancy. Your name is on it.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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