Overview

A woman hired to write the history of a wealthy family stays at the family's estate in Oregon. She discovers that she strongly resembles a long-dead ancestor in the family, and finds things happening to her that happened to--and led to the death of--that woman.

Cast

Joan Fontaine, Michael York, Paul Shenar, Melissa Sue Anderson, Steve Inwood, Lois Chiles, Nicollette Sheridan, Raymond St. Jacques

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What is "Dark Mansions" about?

A woman hired to write the history of a wealthy family stays at the family's estate in Oregon. She discovers that she strongly resembles a long-dead ancestor in the family, and finds things happening to her that happened to--and led to the death of--that woman.

When was "Dark Mansions" released?

Dark Mansions was released in 1986.

Who stars in "Dark Mansions"?

The cast includes Joan Fontaine, Michael York, Paul Shenar, Melissa Sue Anderson.