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DVD : The House of Dies DrearIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Howard E. Rollins Jr., Shavar Ross, Gloria Foster, Joe Seneca, Frances Foster directed by: Allan A. Goldstein  Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0796323180344 Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: Bonneville Ent. Manufacturer: Bonneville Ent. Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Bonneville Ent. Region Code: 1 Release Date: November 25, 2003 Running Time: 116 minutes Studio: Bonneville Ent. Theatrical Release Date: 1984 Sales Rank: 18274 MPN: DBW0061D Related Items:
Editorial Review: Description: This eerie ghost story with a twist reaches back o the days of slavery and underground railroads. Spooky antics begin when a modern-day black family moves into a historic old house that seems to be haunted by murdered abolitionist Dies Drear. Dramatic special effects help build suspense as Walter Small and his son Thomas seek to discover the secrets of the legendary haunted house. Featuring an award-winning cast: Oscar nominee Howard Rollins, Jr. (Ragtime, A Soldiers Story), Emmy nominee Moses Gunn (Roots), Shavar Ross (Booker, Different Strokes), and Joe Seneca (A Time to Kill, Malcom X ). Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Review for Dies DrearThe book came exactly in the shape the seller said that it would. It arrived very quickly also. Rating:  - Dies DrearThe product was of excellent quality. The product was received quickly from time of purchase. I was very pleased and would certainly consider purchasing other products from this site. Rating:  - www.imdb.comThis is a very strange movie with elements of history, some comedy and horror. I remembered being scared of it as a kid, and as an adult I can still appreciate this film. It's basically the story of a young black man and his family who move into a historic house that was owned by Dies Drear, a Dutch abolitionist who hid slaves and helped them escape to freedom. There is a rumored treasure hidden somewhere on the land. The family soon begins to suspect that the ghosts of slaves who passed ... Read More Rating:  - Great family funI had never heard of this movie before; then one day when I was Substiute teaching, teh class was watching this. The kids Loved it; and I was interested too. I unfortunately didn't get to see the rest; but the next year In my own class room; I tracked this movie down. My students LOVED it. Scary enough to be fun; but family friendly. The effects are low budget; but this is great and educational. I reccomend this for anyone who likes to watch fun Kid level Scary movies; this is GREAT. Also ... Read More Rating: - Pretty good book to movie adaptationThis movie isnt half bad, but the book is better. If you liked this movie even just a little do yourself a favour and read the book and some others by Virginia Hamilton. Browse for similar items by category:
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