House (1985) Movie Review

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House – Movie Review

First Reaction – House has a creepy story, and dives into traumas.

Director: Steve Miner

Writer: Fred Dekker, Ethan Wiley (Screenplay)

Cast

  • William Katt (Carrie)
  • Kay Lenz
  • George Wendt (Cheers)
  • Richard Moll (But I’m a Cheerleader)
  • Mary Stavin (Octopussy)

Plot: A troubled writer moves into a haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt.

Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The film ‘House’ centers around Roger Cobb, a struggling writer who inherits his aunt’s old house. Hoping for a fresh start, he moves in to write a book and reconnect with his childhood. But the house is rumored to be haunted, and Roger soon finds himself dealing with unsettling and frightening events.

Roger needs to question his own grasp on reality if he wants to overcome the terrifying nightmares he’s been having. These nightmares stem from the trauma he experienced during his time in Vietnam and continue to plague him.

Verdict on House

Recap

The film centers around a writer struggling with personal issues who inherits his family’s house. Hoping to find peace and concentrate on his new book, he moves in, only to discover the house holds hidden secrets. He’s forced to confront his past and figure out what’s truly haunting him.

Best Parts

The unsettling events within the house effectively show the emotional pain Roger is experiencing. The acting is strong, and the visual effects perfectly capture the feel of 1980s movies. It’s an enjoyable film in the style of the 80s, though it’s not particularly frightening.

Worst Parts

This movie feels outdated and won’t appeal to all viewers. It doesn’t deliver enough scares to be truly impactful, and it relies too heavily on the theme of war trauma.

Final Thoughts – House is creepy and solid effects.

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2025-12-06 15:38