House
Seen it?1985 | 92 min | Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 6 times its budget, but middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Fright Night or Dream Scenario, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A divorced horror novelist coming to terms with the disappearance of his young son inherits an old mansion home to malevolent supernatural residents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$19 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 118K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steve Miner
- William KattRoger Cobb
- George WendtHarold Gorton
- Richard MollBig Ben
- Kay LenzSandy Sinclair
- Mary StavinTanya
- Michael EnsignChet Parker
- Erik SilverJimmy
- Mark SilverJimmy
- Susan FrenchAunt Elizabeth
- Alan AutryCop #3