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House

Play trailer Poster for House R,  1985,  1h 32m,  Horror/ Comedy/ Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 49% 67 Reviews Tomatometer 46% 10,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
49% Tomatometer 67 Reviews 46% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
A mounted fish moves, household objects levitate, and monsters haunt a troubled novelist (William Katt).
House

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Critics Consensus

House crumbles under cheap effects, chaotic tonal shifts, and aimless antics, ending up as a hyperactive, juvenile horror-comedy.

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Kim Newman Empire Magazine Feb 2, 2026
2/5
House cops out like too many 80s horror movies by sending itself up all the time. Go to Full Review
Eleanor Ringel Cater Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jan 30, 2026
"House" is a nicer place to visit than you might've expected -- even if you wouldn't want to live there. Go to Full Review
Peter Stack San Francisco Chronicle Jan 30, 2026
2.5/4
I'd say "House" is messy, but interesting. Go to Full Review
Bob Campbell Arizona Daily Star Feb 2, 2026
"House" goes out of control -- it's like watching a magician eaten by his rabbits. Go to Full Review
Alan Jones Radio Times Feb 2, 2026
2/5
Director Steve Miner ably steers between broad humour and beastly visitations for tame shock value. Go to Full Review
Tom Ensign Toledo Blade Jan 31, 2026
It catapults into the depths of movie trash. Go to Full Review
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Hagrid L Dec 13, 2018 A classic 80's horror film, while not very scary it is very entertaining and has a good story in my opinion. Although it might be scary for a young audience, some may not like it but I reccomend you give it a watch! See more
Poe W Aug 2, 2018 A haunted house horror/comedy with a Veteran teetering on the surreal and reality with crazy monsters done in 80's style.
Leia G Jan 16, 2018 This is an often overlooked gem. Probably due to the rating more than anything but this is a lot of fun. A very silly and goofy horror movie that fans of the Evil Dead will eat up. And, I am pretty certain the song 'Still life" by Iron Maiden (or the inhabitant of the lake by Ramsey Campbell) inspired the film See more
Leia W Oct 18, 2017 The movie isn't a triple-A film at all, if you were to give it a rating I would say a solid A- and man is it well produced. The actors are on top of their game and the effects are really cool. To me, yes, this is a 'Good" film, it's not great, but it is certainly good. for more on this film: https://latetothegame.blog/2017/10/18/key-movies-in-my-life-house-1986/ See more
George R Oct 8, 2017 As a horror comedy, I expected more horror and more comedy from House--it's kind of lacking in both departments. Aside from a moment or two, the story really drags in the first half of the movie, and when it finally picks up, it isn't that impressive. I think I prefer the sequel, as corny as it is. See more
Han S Oct 7, 2017 Tenta ser uma comédia de terror, mas não é nem assustador nem engraçado. Mas os efeitos especiais práticos e a maquiagem são massa. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis A mounted fish moves, household objects levitate, and monsters haunt a troubled novelist (William Katt).
Director
Steve Miner
Producer
Sean S. Cunningham, Ethan Wiley
Production Co
New World Pictures, Sean S. Cunningham Films
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 14, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.5M
Runtime
1h 32m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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