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House

Seen it?

1977 | 88 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 Beetlejuice, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Hoping to find a sense of connection to her late mother, Gorgeous takes a trip with her friends to visit her aunt's ancestral house in the countryside. The girls soon discover that there is more to the old house than meets the eye.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 207K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi

  • Kimiko IkegamiGorgeous / Gorgeous' Mother
  • Miki JinboKung Fu
  • Kumiko OhbaFantasy
  • Ai MatsubaraProf
  • Mieko SatohMac
  • Eriko TanakaMelody
  • Masayo MiyakoSweet
  • Yōko MinamidaAuntie Karei Hausu
  • Kiyohiko OzakiKeisuke Togo
  • Saho SasazawaDaddy Kogarashi