The Strange and Deadly Occurrence

The Strange and Deadly Occurrence

The Strange and Deadly Occurrence

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The Strange and Deadly Occurrence

1974

1h 18m

5.8(16 votes)

Horror

TV Movie

Mystery

Overview

A family moves into a new home in an isolated area, and soon realizes that someone--or something--doesn't want them there.

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NBC

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Robert Stack

Michael Rhodes

Robert Stack

Acting

Vera Miles

Christine Rhodes

Vera Miles

Acting

L.Q. Jones

Sheriff Berlinger

L.Q. Jones

Acting

Herb Edelman

Felix

Herb Edelman

Acting

Dena Dietrich

Audrey

Dena Dietrich

Acting

James McCallion

Ardie Detweiller

James McCallion

Acting

Ted Gehring

Dr. David Gillgreen

Ted Gehring

Acting

Margaret Willock

Melissa Rhodes

No Image

Acting

Bill McKinney

Pratt

Bill McKinney

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