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The House of the Devil

2009·Movie
1h 35min·R
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic737.1Rotten Tomatoes86%63%
IMDb6.3Metacritic737.1Rotten Tomatoes86%63%

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The House of the Devil fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Talk on the phone. Finish your homework. Watch TV. Die.

A young college student who’s struggling financially takes a strange babysitting job which coincides with a full lunar eclipse. She slowly realizes her clients harbor a terrifying secret, putting her life in mortal danger.
Indie HorrorSatanic CultSuspensefulAtmosphericSlow Burn DreadRetro AestheticPsychological TerrorBabysitter NightmareVisually StylizedPeriod Piece

Crew

Directed by:
Ti West, Graham Reznick, Kamen Velkovsky
Written by:
Ti West
Produced by:
Larry Fessenden, Jacob Jaffke, Jacob Jaffke
Composed by:
Graham Reznick, Shaun Brennan, Jeff Grace

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The House of the Devil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The House of the Devil legally?

PrimeAMC+HooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsBloodstream

The House of the Devil is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto 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 The House of the Devil worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The House of the Devil rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The House of the Devil?

1 h 35 min

The House of the Devil runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The House of the Devil?

Critics80
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The House of the Devil higher (80) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The House of the Devil in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The House of the Devil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The House of the Devil in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The House of the Devil use?

Nightmare FaceEvil CrippleSatanic PanicNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Religious HorrorFace Death with DignityThe AntichristThe '80sNothing but HitsKilled Mid-SentenceIdiot BallTall Is Intimidatingand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for The House of the Devil, including Nightmare Face, Evil Cripple, Satanic Panic.