His House
Seen it?2020 | 93 min | Horror, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. If you loved Hereditary or 28 Weeks Later, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After making a harrowing escape from war-torn South Sudan, a young refugee couple struggle to adjust to their new life in a small English town that has an unspeakable evil lurking beneath the surface.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Also nominated for 2 more BAFTAs and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 141K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Remi Weekes
- Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùBol Majur
- Wunmi MosakuRial Majur
- Malaika Wakoli-AbigabaNyagak
- Matt SmithMark Essworth
- Javier BotetThe Witch
- Yvonne CampbellSouth Sudanese Woman
- Vivienne SoanNeighbour
- Lola MayNyagak's Mother
- Kevin LayneThe Cameroonian
- Maureen CaseyDetention Custody Officer