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The Houses October Built

2014·Movie
1h 31min
IMDb5.2Metacritic464.8Rotten Tomatoes60%31%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+HooplaPlexTubi TV

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The Houses October Built fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Beneath the fake blood and cheap masks of countless haunted house attractions across the country, there are whispers of truly terrifying alternatives. Looking to find an authentic, blood-curdling good fright for Halloween, five friends set off on a road trip in an RV to track down these underground Haunts. Just when their search seems to reach a dead end, strange and disturbing things start happening and it becomes clear that the Haunt has come to them…
Found FootageHorrorHaunted HousesRoad TripMysteryPsychological ThrillerContemporaryShowbizBleak

Crew

Directed by:
Bobby Roe, Jeff Larson
Written by:
Jason Zada, Bobby Roe, Zack Andrews
Produced by:
Steven Schneider, Todd King, Zack Andrews
Composed by:
Mark Binder, Mark Binder

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Houses October Built

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Where can I stream The Houses October Built legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaPlexTubi TV

The Houses October Built is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Houses October Built worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Houses October Built rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Houses October Built?

1 h 31 min

The Houses October Built runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Houses October Built?

Critics53
Audiences44

Not quite. Critics rate The Houses October Built higher (53) than audiences (44). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Houses October Built in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Houses October Built?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Houses October Built in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Houses October Built use?

Vomit Indiscretion ShotCliffhangerHoist by His Own PetardFan DisserviceFake Kill ScareImmediate SequelDarkness Equals DeathFreakier Than FictionFound Footage FilmsMeaningful NameMonster ClownScreaming Womanand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for The Houses October Built, including Vomit Indiscretion Shot, Cliffhanger, Hoist by His Own Petard.