( spoiler include ) this film surely be the best amicus production i have see so far ( even though i still have quite a few to check out ) . the house that drip blood be a horror omnibus an anthology that contain four uncanny story involve the tenant of a vicious and hellish house in the british countryside . a common mistake in production like this be waste too much energy on the wraparound story that connect the separate tale peter duffel film wisely doesn not pay too much attention to that . it simply handle about a scotland yard inspector who come to the house to investigate the disappearance of the last tenant and like that and he learn about the bizarre event that take place there before . all four story in this film be of high quality level and together and they make a perfect wholesome . high expectation be allow for this film and since it be entirely write by robert bloch . yes and the same bloch who write the novel that result in the brilliant horror milestone ` psycho be also mark peter duffel solid and very professional debut a a director . the four story chapter if you will in the house that drip blood contain a good diversity in topic and but theyre ( almost ) equally chill and eerie . number one handle about a horror author who come to the house and along with his wife and in order to find inspiration for his new book . this start out real well and but after a short while and his haunt and stalk by the villain of his own imagination . the idea in this tale isn not exactly original but it very suspenseful and the climax be rather surprising . the second story star ( hammer ) horror legend peter cushing a a retired stockbroker . still haunt by the image of an unreachable and long lose love and he bump into a wax statue that look exactly like her . cushing be a joy to observe a always and even though the topic of wax museum isn not new this story look overall fresh and innovate . this chapter also contain a couple of delightful shock moment and there a constant tense atmosphere . it a terrific warm up for what be arguably the best story represent number 3. another legendary actor in this one and a christopher lee give away a flawless portrayal of a terrified father . he very severe and strict regard his young daughter and he keep her in isolation for the outside world . not without reason and since the little girl show a bizarre fascination for witchcraft and voodoo . besides great acting by lee and the remarkable performance of chloe frank a the spooky kid and this story also have a terrific gothic atmosphere . the devilish undertone in this story and along with the creepy sound effect of thunder and make this story a must for fan of authentic horror . the fourth and final story and in which a vain horror actor get control by the vampire cloak he wear and be slightly weak then the others when it come to tension and credibility and but that the overload of subtle humor more or less compensates that . there even a little room for parody in this story a the protagonist refers to co star christopher lee in the dracula series . most memorable element in this last chapter be the presence of the gorgeous ingrid pitt . the cult queen from ` the vampire lover certainly be one of the many highlight in the film her cleavage in particular . no doubt about it the house that drip blood will be greatly appreciate by classic horror fan . i truly believe that and with a bit of mood settle preparation and this could actually be one of the few movie that will terrify you and leave a big impression . intelligent and compelling horror like it should be . highly recommended . one extra little remark and though represent this film may not repeat may not under any circumstance be confuse with ` the dorm that drip blood . this latter one be a very irritating and lousy underground 80 slasher that have get nothing in common with this film and except for the title it steal .