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Summary: Hey, that cheese in intentional!
Review: If you're looking for something truly scary, look elsewhere. Same if you're looking for something visually stunning, laden with brilliant acting, or intelligently funny. The humor and the horror in this flick are both stupid - but that's the whole point. Here's some math: take a Jason (Friday the 13th) movie, add a Naked Gun movie, divide the humor by 1.5, the horror by 2, and the budget by 3, and you've got House. It's hilarious, unpredictable, bizarre beyond belief, maybe a little bit scary at times, and weirdest of all in a movie like this, the main character is actually pretty believable! The film takes any 'rules' for haunted houses and throws them out the window: an unkillable monster that looks like the main character's wife for a few minutes comes in from outside, some really weird looking thing emerges from a closet and tries to grab people, and the bathroom mirror is a portal to somewhere that both is and isn't a beach in the Vietnam War. If you have an open mind and can laugh at the bizarre and unpredictable, I highly recommend this movie.
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Summary: Definiely No Place To Spend The Night At
Review: House is a uniquely unpredictably droll haunted house flick that chronicles an ailing creatively challenged horror author's artistic rediscovery as he investigates his recently late-aunt's haunted house. As the novelist's perception of reality becomes increasingly blurred, inanely blemished by unreality, and dispersedly interconnected with the subject matter of his new autobiographical book about the Vietnam War, the author finds himself killing off his estranged wife who's unpredictably been morphing into a monster, capturing monstrosities randomly annoying him from the guest room's closet, or hearing the espondent cries from his dead son. Despite the extremely morbid sounding nature of the House's plot, the film is actually a quite hilarious horror-comedy as it totally exploits your interest in it by erratically buoying its mood between terror and camp so effectively and confidently you can't keep track as to what's going on or how you're feeling as you're watching it. The House is such an awesome curiously innovative little film that contradicts ALL of you're expectations ,while delivering one heck of a revitalizing romp through horror irrelevance. You can't help but be assimilated into its capricious glee. As for the House 2, it's definitely geared more directly towards self-conscious camp and giddy B-Movie conventions by telling a tale of dueling late 19th century corpses bidding for a magical skull. Regardless of its lack of horror, House 2 continues it's predecessor's preoccupation with exuberant unpredictably and immensely amusing comic delirium in the finest tradition of the Evil Dead series. As for the limited 20,000 copies edition, it does contain commentaries and a few interesting editions. However, it's these amazingly fresh horror-camp classics that you should be buying them for. Heavily recommended for anyone who adores any movie with hilarious undead in it.
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Summary: Good Movie
Review: I liked this movie, the second one is better by far. I remember watching House 2 as a kid. I loved being able to see it all over again. By the way, it states that House includes 2 discs, I ordered House and House 2. The second disc in the House 1 dvd is House 2. If your are looking to buy both, just buy this one. Both are included.
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Summary: Great Mixture of horror&comdey.....!
Review: I've always wanted to make a horror movie&let's just say this comes relatively close to what it would be like. It has the *perfect* mix of horror&comdey. It is genuinely scary at times&genuinely funny at others. One TRUELY inspired moment is Roger Cobb(William Katt)with a shovel in the backyard with "You're no good" by Linda Ronstadt playing. Pure genius. As is the next sequence with a Shirelles song play. But anyways there were alot of moments I was creeped and and moments(totally seperate) where I was busting up laughing. Its pretty clever to, it wasn't entirely predictable and it was fairly thoughtfull as well. That's ALOT more than I can say for "Return of the Living Dead(not a bad movie, but I think I enjoyed this a little more on some levels)" or the "Scary Movie" series. Its well-acted as well. And that's *always* a plus. The plot involves Roger Cobb a horror novelist, recently divorced, who is working on his latest novel a recount of his days in Vietnam. When his Aunt days, committing suicide in her house. Where Roger grew up actually and where his son disapeared. He decides to move in there for some "solitude" and get cracking on his novel. And then because of one of his Aunts paintings he is prompted to check out her closet... But I wont divulge the story ANYMORE. And I can't say that you'll like because I'm not you. But I had to put in my two cents. So take a chance on house, I did. And I did myself have to sleep with the light on. And this coming from an 18yr.! :P So if you're looking for a good horror movie or looking for some good laughs, look no further than "House". I haven't seen the sequels, but i here they're pretty aweful. So I'd avoid them. *Enjoy* God Bless ~Amy
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Summary: Go William Katt!
Review: I don't care what any of you think. "House" is fantastic! It was a funny and wonderful horror/comedy. It wasn't intended to be deep, or moving, or intelligent in the ways you speak of. And I am not a: a college student of b: desperate for entertainment and I really enjoyed it. But I can see where you're coming from when I take in the fact that you need a sense of humor to enjoy this movie. I thought it was fantastically funny and enjoyable. The acting was not terrible. This movie wasn't written by Shakespeare or directed by Stephen Spielberg or Stanley Kubrick after all. But the director of "House" did a fine job. If you do not enjoy movies that are meant purely for fun, you should not watch this. And if you are expecting Academy Award worthy performances from a low-budget eighties horror flick, (though William Katt was wonderful) don't watch this. But, if you enjoy great horror movies with some strange and low-budget effects and a darling leading man, watch "House". It is a great example of good work from its genre.
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Summary: House great movie
Review: First of all House is a great 80's comedy/horror movie. I bought the title only remembering some of the movie but after I watched it I was so glad that I purchased it. I saw it on t.v. a couple of years ago and didn't realize that it was called House. Well anyway as for the DVD the transfer is beautiful and while only in mono the sound is fantastic. As for the acting it is sub-par and the script is lacking. But I still find it entertaining because the characters are so funny its hard not to laugh. All I can say it that it is a classic 80's movie. House is a great movie to own espically with a copy of the limited edition House II disc. While House II isn't nearly as good as the first one because of the lack of horror at all. House II should just be considered a comedy. Well overall if you like the genre then House is the movie for you!
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Summary: Great Example of a fun Horror.
Review: I have always loved House 1 and 2. Fun and creepy at the same time. I finally bought both on DVD and the sound is amazing. The picture is so clear that it makes it even creepier. VHS did it no justice. Get the DVD! The acting is good and the timing is perfect. There are some funny moments that calms the creepiness a bit. Its not sexual or gory in any way. great for the whole family. Dont wait.....get it today!
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Summary: Surprise Bonus!
Review: When I bought this I got a great surprise. Not only was house in there but House 2 was in there as well. So two movies for the price of one. Not to mention it has a wonderfull comedy tone to it. But also just a little scary if you were watching it for the first time.
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Summary: Ding Dong, You're Dead.
Review: What can one say about "House" that hasn't been said before? Pretty much nothing, being that "House" is one of the most talked about (yet rarely viewed) horror-comedies of the eighties. The plot of "House" is not unique. Rather, it is something you have seen numerous times before. Ethan Wiley has written the tale of a troubled man who moves into a house and before long... you guessed it, strange things begin to happen. Things get worse and worse, but of course the hero does not leave until the big (but unimpressive) climax. Despite this, "House" is still a good film. This is due to two things. First off, what this flick lacks in substance, it more than makes up for in style. Secondly, it features some first rate acting: with the keyword being "some" and not "a lot". William Katt, whom audiences may recognize from Broadway's "Pippin" or television's "The Greatest American Hero", plays the leading role of novelist Roger Cobb. Katt really seems to understand and give depth to this troubled character, making him always interesting to watch. This is quite important, as there is seldom a scene in which Katt is not featured. Unfortunately, co-star George Wendt does not fare as well. While Wendt was brilliant as Norm on TV's "Cheers", he just seems out of place in a big screen feature like "House". Kay Lenz, who plays Katt's wife, suffers the same fate. Despite the fact that she is portraying a television actress not unlike herself, Lenz's performance seems to indicate that she has bitten off a bit more than she can chew. Don't be scared off by these two examples, however. In addition to Katt, Richard Moll is on hand to give a memorable, well-acted performance as the movie's villain. Sadly, he does not show up until the film's final act, which is just a tad too late to do the overall picture much good. Rounding off the cast are Susan French (as Katt's late aunt) and Mary Stavin (as a sexy neighbor). Both do just fine. Luckily, the mediocre acting abilities of these few select cast members are covered up by the stylish special effect sequences. In addition to the show's macabre (but strong) sense of humor, "House" goes overboard with action and suspense, constantly captivating the viewer. As an added bonus, it does this without becoming an overly violent flick, like so many other eighties slice and dicers. One should also not forget the soundtrack, which is pure genius and sharply captures the tone of the movie and the flavor of the decade. Overall, "House" is not now, nor will ever become a classic. It is a simple popcorn flick, but one of the highest caliber. The production staff tried to make a feature that audiences would love. They came up with a combination of Poltergeist/Ghostbusters, but failed to capture the best of either. Instead, they made a seemingly simple horror show, but one that will be fondly remembered by its fans, despite itself.
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Summary: Funny/Scary, what's not to like.
Review: If you're a fan of Return of the Living Dead 2, Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness, Dead Alive, and Silence of the Lambs then this horror comedy is for you. It's not a movie it's art. It so funny and violent, and everything a film like this should be. Forget that dumb movie Cabin Fever and see some real horror/comedy like this. The plot is about Roger Cobb who is working on his latest novel a recount of his days in Vietnam. When his Aunt days, committing suicide in her house. Where Roger grew up actually and where his son disapeared. He decides to move in there for some "solitude" (stupid huh?) and get cracking on his novel. And then because of one of his Aunts paintings he is prompted to check out her closet. And it just gets zanny and cool after all that. It's just fun. I can watch it again and again. AMAZING!
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