Where Sleeping Dogs Lie (1991)

A murder mystery author finds himself entangled in intrigue when he mistakenly interprets the anxiety of a timid man he torments within a haunted Hollywood estate. As tensions rise and shadows loom large, his assumptions lead him down a treacherous path filled with unexpected twists. The mansion, steeped in eerie history, becomes a character in its own right as secrets unravel, challenging the writer's perceptions and pushing him to confront his own fears. What begins as a cruel game soon spirals into a chilling encounter with the unknown.