House (1986) Reviews

House (1986)
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A mild box-office hit for New World Pictures, this lightweight attempt at horror parody from Friday the 13th producer Sean S. Cunningham stars former Greatest American Hero William Katt as a best-selling pop-horror novelist Roger Cobb (à la Stephen King) who suffers an insurmountable case of writer's block after separation from his soap-star wife (Kay Lenz) and the disappearance of their young son. Hoping to purge his personal demons by writing his Vietnam War memoirs, he moves into the massive mansion once occupied by his deceased aunt (who hanged herself in her bedroom), and finds himself surrounded by demons of a completely different kind. Roger takes the weirdness in stride, attempting to face down marauding monsters, interdimensional trap doors, and other supernatural horrors while concealing his predicament from the neighbors (except for the befuddled Harold Gorton [George Wendt], who tries gamely to play along with Roger's hare-brained monster-fighting schemes). ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

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Starring:
William Katt, George Wendt, (more)
Director(s):
Steve Miner
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Average Ratings

(24 member reviews)  

Member Reviews

Jerome W.

I love this movie. Great horror that my 11 year old can watch and enjoy. Good scares without the blood and vulgar language. This movie has Norm from Cheers and Bull from Night Court playing great roles. Good entertainment!

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Andy G.

To begin it is a horror/comedy made in the 80s, which already sets the standard. The set and sound are not the best in this film, while the monsters are completely 80s (for lack of a better word). You can definitely see the differences between gory monsters of today, and those made yesteryears. There seems to be a focus on the absurd in the 80s, instead of the grotesque and unbelievable of today’s standards. This is a cheesy film, and it was meant to be. That is definitely something I miss with today’s films. I need a rebirth of this genre. Less nudity, less gore, and more undeniably 80s monsters. The set, cinematography, and acting were all perfect for this film. When I watched this movie again with some friends, there were some that had not seen it and jumped on several occasions. That says to me that it has maintained a fright factor. Overall, this was your average “cult” horror film that the 80s were notorious for.

Yes   |   No


Valerie M.

This is a great horror movie for it's time, along the line of other classics such as Reanimator and Evil Dead 2 mixing 80s horror with levity, good cast, great story idea (the house is alive and does not like people, is the short version of it). Definatly worth seeing if you're a horror fan of any kind.

Yes   |   No


Robert P.

A good family/horror movie with no nudity and just enough shock value to entertain the kids without causing nightmares. After a somewhat slow start, the movie gets much more interesting towards the end...ending in something like a "Twilight Zone" genre.

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Julie P.

JUST AS FUN AS I REMEMBERED IT

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Joshua G.

Classic scary movie. It doesn't have the special effects of today. Maybe that's why I liked it. It cheesy and fast paced. Just how a scary movie should be!

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Jasin H.

i fell out of a moving car when playing a banjo. my mom smokes around gas station but only at night

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Dustin S.

Loved this movie. Sure to be a cult classic, however, House II through IV suck. William Katt only makes an appearance in the fourth movie after this one. Good thing he bowed out on II through III. III was actually named something other than House. William only makes a cameo in IV.

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Jessica C.

The movie came to me damaged so I did not get to enjoy it! This one was the first one that came to me like this though. I am very happy with my subscribtion!

Yes   |   No


Zoe C.

Was broken when got it. Never got to see it. Sent it back.

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    Jerome W.

    I love this movie. Great horror that my 11 year old can watch and enjoy. Good scares without the blood and vulgar language. This movie has Norm from Cheers and Bull from Night Court playing great roles. Good entertainment!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Andy G.

    To begin it is a horror/comedy made in the 80s, which already sets the standard. The set and sound are not the best in this film, while the monsters are completely 80s (for lack of a better word). You can definitely see the differences between gory monsters of today, and those made yesteryears. There seems to be a focus on the absurd in the 80s, instead of the grotesque and unbelievable of today’s standards. This is a cheesy film, and it was meant to be. That is definitely something I miss with today’s films. I need a rebirth of this genre. Less nudity, less gore, and more undeniably 80s monsters. The set, cinematography, and acting were all perfect for this film. When I watched this movie again with some friends, there were some that had not seen it and jumped on several occasions. That says to me that it has maintained a fright factor. Overall, this was your average “cult” horror film that the 80s were notorious for.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Valerie M.

    This is a great horror movie for it's time, along the line of other classics such as Reanimator and Evil Dead 2 mixing 80s horror with levity, good cast, great story idea (the house is alive and does not like people, is the short version of it). Definatly worth seeing if you're a horror fan of any kind.

    Yes   |   No

     
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