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House II: The Second Story

1987Movie1 h 28 minPG-13

39
WeakGoodWatch score

A quirky, campy fantasy movie about fantasy.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for tears.

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Story

It's getting weirder!

Jesse moves into an old family property where his parents were mysteriously murdered years before. He soon finds himself with unexpected guests in the form of his mummified great-great grandfather, a mystical crystal skull, and a zombie cowboy.

Feels like

  • Campy Horror Comedy
  • Absurdist Fantasy
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Grotesque Creature Feature
  • Supernatural Slapstick
  • Cult Classic
  • World-Hopping Adventure
  • Practical Effects Showcase

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ethan Wiley
Written by
Ethan Wiley

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Facts

May 14, 1987 · 1 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
May 14, 1987
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Actor Allusion, Almighty Janitor, Artist and the Band +9

  • Actor Allusion
  • Almighty Janitor
  • Artist and the Band
  • Artistic License – Paleontology
  • Badass Longcoat
  • Big Bad
  • Casting Gag
  • Cat Scare
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Crystal Skull
  • Evil Sounds Deep
  • Rodents of Unusual Size

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream House II: The Second Story?"

Questions about House II: The Second Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House II: The Second Story?

In the United States, House II: The Second Story is free with ads on The CW, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is House II: The Second Story worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is House II: The Second Story okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will House II: The Second Story make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Will House II: The Second Story scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was House II: The Second Story a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.