Are You in the House Alone?

Synopsis

Are You in the House Alone? is a 1978 made-for-TV thriller featuring Kathleen Beller as Amy Manning, a young woman who becomes the target of a relentless stalker following a traumatic assault. As Amy grapples with fear and paranoia, she tries to uncover the identity of her tormentor and seek justice. The film explores themes of vulnerability, trauma, and the struggle for safety within one’s own home. Its tense atmosphere and dramatic storytelling reflect the social anxieties of the late 1970s, blending psychological suspense with the era’s emerging awareness of personal security and victim rights.

Cast

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  Kathleen Beller

  Gail Osborne

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  Blythe Danner

  Anne Osborne

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  Tony Bill

  Neil Osborne

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  Robin Mattson

  Allison Bremer

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  Tricia O'Neil

  Jessica Hirsch

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  Dennis Quaid

  Phil Lawver

Reviews

The film holds a modest rating on IMDb, currently standing at 5.6 out of 10, reflecting a mixed reception from audiences. Critics have noted that while the movie addresses serious topics sensitively, its pacing and production values are typical of television films of the era, which sometimes dampens the impact. Some reviewers appreciate Kathleen Beller’s committed performance and highlight the film’s attempt to bring attention to stalking and assault issues before they were commonly discussed onscreen. However, others feel the narrative is somewhat predictable and the direction lacks subtlety, limiting its effectiveness as a thriller. Rotten Tomatoes does not have an aggregated score due to the film's age and format, but user reviews tend to echo these sentiments: the movie is valued more for its thematic content than for cinematic innovation. Metacritic also does not list a score, which is common for TV movies from this period. Overall, Are You in the House Alone? is seen as a noteworthy but uneven thriller with historical value in portraying women's issues during the late 1970s.