On May 4, 1988, the political thriller The House on Carroll Street premiered in theaters. Directed by Peter Yates, the film starred Kelly McGillis as a magazine editor who uncovers a government conspiracy in 1950s America. The cast also included Jeff Daniels and Mandy Patinkin in supporting roles.
Set against the backdrop of McCarthy era paranoia, the film combined mystery, suspense, and noir style visuals. Despite a 14 million dollar budget and strong performances, The House on Carroll Street earned just 459,824 dollars at the box office.
Fun fact: The film was praised for its period detail and atmosphere, even though its theatrical release was limited and largely overlooked at the time.
Set against the backdrop of McCarthy era paranoia, the film combined mystery, suspense, and noir style visuals. Despite a 14 million dollar budget and strong performances, The House on Carroll Street earned just 459,824 dollars at the box office.
Fun fact: The film was praised for its period detail and atmosphere, even though its theatrical release was limited and largely overlooked at the time.
