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House

1985·Movie
1h 32min·R

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House fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Fantasy and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

Horror has found a new home.

A divorced horror novelist coming to terms with the disappearance of his young son inherits an old mansion home to malevolent supernatural residents.
80s HorrorHaunted HouseSupernatural HorrorPersonal TraumaNostalgicGrotesqueAnxietyFantasy Elements

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Questions about House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House legally?

House is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is House worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 49%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is House rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is House?

1 h 32 min

House runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on House?

Critics49
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see House much the same way.

Was House a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$19 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 6.5 times its budget.

What language is House in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch House?

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

What tropes does House use?

Grief-Induced SplitNosy NeighborShell-Shocked VeteranDeadpan SnarkerMs. FanserviceBlack ComedyOne-Word TitleDisney Villain DeathGenre-BustingThe PlaceThe Vietnam VetCurb-Stomp Battleand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for House, including Grief-Induced Split, Nosy Neighbor, Shell-Shocked Veteran.