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House of the Dead

2003·Movie
1h 30min·R
15
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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3
  • Melancholy2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Games

  • World Immersion5
  • Novelty5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction4
  • Acting4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5
  • Visual Stylization5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

You won't last the night.

On an island off the coast, a techno rave party attracts a diverse group of college coeds and a Coast Guard officer. Soon, they discover that their X-laced escapades are to be interrupted by zombies and monsters that attack them on the ground, from the air, and in the sea, ruled by an evil entity.
Zombie HorrorRave Party Gone WrongIsland SettingVideo Game AdaptationGore and MayhemCreature FeatureB-Movie SensibilityCampy Horror

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Questions about House of the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House of the Dead legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is House of the Dead worth watching?

15
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 15/100 (IMDb 2.1, Rotten Tomatoes 3%, and Metacritic 15). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is House of the Dead rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is House of the Dead?

1 h 30 min

House of the Dead runs 1 h 30 min.

Is House of the Dead based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

Do critics and audiences agree on House of the Dead?

Critics9
Audiences18

Not quite. Audiences rate House of the Dead higher (18) than critics (9). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was House of the Dead a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$14 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is House of the Dead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch House of the Dead?

9ATCACHDEGBGGIENLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for House of the Dead in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does House of the Dead use?

Ninja Pirate Zombie RobotBlown Across the RoomExploding BarrelsFanserviceForeshadowingCanon ForeignerIdiosyncratic WipesToo Dumb to LiveGuns AkimboLove Makes You EvilSee You in HellThe Power of Bloodand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for House of the Dead, including Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot, Blown Across the Room, Exploding Barrels.