 
House: Limited Edition (20,000) includes House II
Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 67
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 On: 2008-01-14
This movie was one that I watched early in my childhood, and it brought back memories to view it again. Anyone who likes horror or low budget horrors should spend some time watching this movie. The movie is a horror/comedy from the 80s. Do I need to say more? The horror genre has changed into many different forms over the last two decades, and house brings you back to the time where a horror not only made you laugh but made you jump out of your seat at times with the assistance of cheesy monsters. House is very low budget but brings back the credibility of a true horror film that the horrors of today lack.
 On: 2007-12-27
Ive searched high and low for this particular dvd and finally....someone managed to have it! Shipped quickly and arrived safely!
 On: 2007-11-20
What I mean by that is. The last owner knew he had a garbage movie in his possesion. The moment I opened the package and saw the horrible condition this movie was in. That feeling of watching pure garbage immediately came to me. House in my opinion is nothing short of garbage. Yeah, yeah, I know it was meant to be a comedy horror and blah blah blah... but it failed in both areas to me. And to me is one of the worst horror movies being sadly mistaken as a classic.
House is about a book writer who went back to the "haunted house" that belonged to his aunt. His son apparently disappeared in this house at one point. After staying in this house weird things begin to happen. Such as tools floating in the air trying to kill the main character. To include retarded looking monsters try to fight their way out of the closet. To say the monsters look stupid should be a compliment. Being that this movie was meant to be funny. I think I lightly chuckled one time. Thats when the dog was playing in the guys garbage. For some reason I found that funny.
The main character whose name totally escapes me also suffers from vietnam flashbacks. And I have to say that is by far the weakest and most unconvincing battleground I have ever seen in anything. By 80s standards! The atmosphere to everything just didnt fit to me. The acting was terrible at times. It isnt scary by a long shot. Man, Im not even going to continue. I dont like diving deep into movies where I didnt experiance the slightest bit of entertainment. Oh yeah, I seen better gore stompin cockroaches too.
This DVD came with the sequel also. Im starting to think it wasnt part of the deal. I think the last guy felt so relieved he just added that one too. I have to assume this for the simple fact that both the dam movies have marks on them as proof they were actually used as coasters! If thats the case then I wont waste my time. Im not even going to say avoid this movie. Check it out anyway you just might like it.
On: 2007-11-01
He has been looking for this DVD for ever and could not seem to find it so when I saw it I though how perfect! Thanks!
On: 2007-10-17
Received product exactly when i was supposed to, in mint condition. Will shop here again. Thanks
On: 2007-10-06
I have always loved this movie. Its a combination Horror and Comedy of sorts. Its not particularly scary, but I believe it was attempting to be so or maybe Suspense/Thriller. Odd things happen in a large, old and evil house, very simple.
The interaction between William Katt and George Wendt is hilarious, love the subtle humor. My guess is that if you enjoy anything else by either of these actors youll enjoy this.
On: 2007-10-03
This a a pretty good movie.Not gory.Its nice just to have a good movie with a little bit of comedy too.I would recommend this movie.
On: 2007-07-14
Horror author, Roger Cobb (William Katt from Carrie) moves into his late aunts house after her suicide. He wants a nice, quiet place to work on his latest book about his stint in Viet Nam. Weird things begin happening almost immediately, as we learn that Cobbs son disappeared from the grounds of this very house a year prior. Cobbs marriage (to his wife, played by the B-U-T-ful Kay Lenz) did not survive the tragedy, leaving Cobb shell-shocked and alone. We find out along w/ him that the house is more than brick and mortar! It is "haunted" by various demons, both literal and figurative. Cobb must face his own fears, guilt, and sorrow in order to defeat a great evil that threatens to kill him! George Wendt plays Harold, Rogers next-door neighbor. Hes hilarious! Richard Moll (Night Train To Terror) is menacing and ultimately creepy as "Big Ben", Cobbs old army comrade. HOUSE keeps you guessing, while offering plenty of scares and laughs. Terror-ific...
On: 2007-05-27
William Katt, who was well known to me as the boyfriend to be in the horror film Carrie, has a chance to ham it up again with his Robert Redford grin. This time he has inherited a haunted creepy house from an aunt who committed suicide in one of the rooms.
This horror film cannot be taken seriously because it borderlines consistantly on the comedic angles.
One marvelous scene was when William Katt gets introduced to his new neighbor and tells him that he is now the new owner of the house. The neighbor gives a few rumoured details on the mental instability of the previous owner, to which William Katt declares the previous owner as his relative. The neighbor, whos watering his lawn goes "Heart of gold, though. . . a saint really."
Funny stuff like this is what keeps the movie going, and the creepy moments remain just that, with my favorite monster being the flying demon behind the broken bathroom mirror wall with a love for shotgun.
On: 2007-05-07
I saw this movie years ago when i was younge, and i forgot how entertaining it was. It brought me back to myyouth and home town. It was everything i find to be compforting and a walk in my past.
For all those out there who miss the way they use to feel when they were younge I strongly suggest finding that specail movie or movies that can take you back.
On: 2007-04-11
This movie is great! I loved it when i was a kid and its still good now. The action isnt none stop and theres not a ton of gore but the action and monsters in the movie are awesome! and good music too!of the two "House" movies this is by far the more serious one but if you like it i recommend the 2nd!
On: 2007-03-08
I purchased this as a gift for my mother in law. It was a big hit with her. I must confess I have even watched it a couple of times. Very funny and something different.
On: 2006-11-10
If you are looking for a scare but also for some comedy, this is the film for you. The movie isnt gory (like most horror movies are), so dont worry about that here. Sit back, turn off the lights and prepare for a good at home movie. Enjoy!
On: 2006-10-26
A great 80s horror/comedy thats perfect for a Halloween party with friends, House combines creepy thrills with sardonic wit to create a unique genre blend.
Richard Cobb is a Vietnam vet who craves only "solitude" so he can begin his latest book - a memoir of his war experiences. Unfortunately, Cobb is plagued by nosy neighbors, the ghost of his deceased aunt, closet demons, pint-sized ghouls, and a purple witch who refuses to die easy. Throw in "lively" taxidermy, animated garden tools, dimensional portals in the bathroom, undead bats, a sexy neighbor, and snooping police, and youve got one heck of a wild ride.
This movie is fun to watch with a bunch of friends who can appreciate 80s horror/comedy. If you like Ghostbusters or Fright Night, spend an evening in this House. You wont regret it!
On: 2006-10-23
House is a nice cheap thrill. The movie is about a Vietnam Vet turned author who is writing a book about his Vietnam War experiences as you have likely read. The movie is at once both silly and shocking. Yes the plot is trite and the acting is shallow but on a whole the HOUSE is never lack luster or slow. The plot never plods along. This House is always rocking with some new interdemensional ghoul or porthole to an alternate reality just begging to be explored.
I really hate to say this but the way the movie protrays the grandmothers death is a weirdest sort of funny. You must admit for her to live in a house with all these odd, "Features" she had to be a unique woman indeed. This is the first movie I have ever where death was made to appear part of the campish fun of the movie.
Anyways the house unintentionally ends up helping the Nam Vet author come to terms with with unresolved issues that went back to his service in Veitnam. The Nam Vet had to rescue his kid from a mean bitter crusty old soggy brained zombie like incarnation of one of the men he served with in Vietnam to be rid of his inner demons.
I brought this House because, every so often I have a taste for light weird camp homorous horror and this House amply suits my all needs. Buy this make some pop-corn turn the lights down low. If you have one of those surround sound systems connected to your TV like I do the House experience is awesome. You wont regret investing in, This Old House, it will drive you wild and its amenities are to die for just ask the previous owner, I am sure she is hanging around the old place somewhere.
On: 2006-08-09
House is a movie from the 80s. It is a mixture of comedy and horror, with the emphasis on laughs. It does have its creepy moments though. I think its a movie that your family would enjoy, although I probably would not recommend it for kids under 10.
On: 2006-03-09
House 1 is darker than its sequels but stll maintains the horror/comedy feel throughout.
Dont expect to be blown away by outlandish Hollywood special effects. The majority of the special effects are not special. But if you can get over that, youll enjoy the movie.
DVD is pretty bare bones with no amazing special features. I doubt much of that was available due to the age of the film. Im just happy it was released on DVD!
If you are a fan of low budget horror/comedy movies this movie may appeal to you. Its no Evil Dead, but it is an entertaining movie.
On: 2005-10-13
My fiancee said that she saw this movie a long time ago and said it was a scary but very quirky horror film, and needless to say she was right.
When I saw the movie trailer for HOUSE, I thought it would be just another throw-away film that is a waste of time, but after watching it I now own it and am not at all disappointed.
HOUSE tells the story of a nephew named Roger whos aunt has committed suicide in a house that he used to live. Now an author and divorced, he has decided to move into the house for awhile to finish a new book he is trying to work on about his experience in the Vietnam War. The neighbors in the movie (was that gorgeous woman in that bathing suit good-looking or what?) are more than curious about whats going on (Norm from Cheers makes a good impression here), but Roger doesnt want anyone to bother him while he writes his book, but the strange happenings at the house leave him bewildered. There are some good scares to be had in the movie, but also a good amount of fun and I dont want to give it away so just rent this movie and watch with the lights down or out...youll be glad you watched this HOUSE.
On: 2005-08-12
Yes, its drivel. Great art it aint. But its got a couple of interesting plot twists, a generous dollop of humor and a really decent cast culled from a couple of hit TV shows. OK, Greatest American Hero was not a hit but Cheers and Night Court were. And I always thought William Katt was underrated anyway.
If youre looking for an inexpensive 90 minutes of entertainment you could do a lot worse than House.
On: 2005-08-05
Dont look here for a horror movie my friends because you wont find it. Oh, "House" starts off well enough and the old ladys suicide creates an ominous tone and just when you think it might be a scary movie, it turns into a joke. What you essentially have in the movie "House" is a dark comedy bordering on just downright comedy. There is pretty much ZERO horror in this flick and when the villain is actually revealed to the audience, you just have to laugh out loud because it is meant to be funny. If you like dark humor with just a taste of horror then this is really right up your alley...if you want a pure horror movie that will produce genuine scares, forget it because you wont get it with this movie. Incidentally and yet very sadly, this movie produced a pathetic sequel called "House II" that is just plain crass, stupid and mindless humor...it is so bad that I will not even write a review on that garbage.
On: 2004-12-15
As far as campy "B" rated horror/comedy films go, House ranks up there near the top. First of all, look at the cast. You have an ensemble of television stars getting into the big screen using this film as their vehicle. George Wendt and William Katt are prime examples of this. Their acting level is below minimal standards and you can really tell that they are acting. You never really see the struggle of Cobb trying to write his manuscript for his next novel while having to deal with the demons in the house. You never really understand why Wendt is against Katt so adamantly. You never really get an answer as to why he stayed in that house and dealt with the spirits the way that he did instead of just bolting out the door after the first scream. There are several questions unanswered and plenty of cheapness to this film, but ... and get this ... that is what makes it phenomenal.
Lets take a deeper look at this film. To begin it is a horror/comedy made in the 80s, which already sets the standard. The 80s were notorious for brining to light the horror/comedy genre and they made no exception here. The set and sound are not the best in this film, while the monsters are completely 80s (for lack of a better word). You can definitely see the differences between gory monsters of today, and those made yesteryears. There seems to be a focus on the absurd in the 80s, instead of the grotesque and unbelievable of todays standards. This is a cheesy film, and it was meant to be. That is definitely something I miss with todays films. I saw it briefly in Shawn of the Dead, but it still hasnt come full circle yet. I need a rebirth of this genre. Less nudity, less gore, and more undeniably 80s monsters. I believe that people would still flock to see it. I know I would be in line. The set, cinematography, and acting were all perfect for this film. When I watched this movie again with some friends, there were some that had not seen it and jumped on several occasions. That says to me that it has maintained a fright factor. You can tell if a horror film has lasted the test of time if nearly 20 years later others are still jumping.
What also worked perfectly in this film was the comedy aspect. I dont know if it was trying to go for the sub-genre of parody, but there were scenes that I saw in this film that reminded me of some of the classics like The Shining, Nightmare on Elm Street, Ghoulies, and Evil Dead. It was a very good mix that worked exceptionally well in building that extra chuckle whenever Cobb did something you know is absurd. He is the perfect example of your uneducated hero. When he should be running outside to regroup and collect his ideas, he is instead running upstairs where the terror is greater. Whenever he attempted to write, but was constantly interrupted by ghouls, goblins, or even the neighbor, it made me smile. He was not your average hero, yet somehow I found myself cheering for him at the end.
Overall, this was your average "cult" horror film that the 80s were notorious for. If you walk into this film expecting todays standards, you will be disappointed. If you go into it thinking of what the 80s were like, especially in the horror genre in Hollywood, I think you will be utterly surprised. I have seen this film several times, and it continues to get better each time I watch it. Katt does a superb job with the material and experience that he has, and nearly rockets himself into a Bruce Campbell clone. Well ... almost ... I dont think Campbells status could ever be compromised! Enjoy ... scream ... and have a good time. Just watch out for when that clock hits midnight, you never know what parallel universe may be clumping around in your closet ...
BOOOOOOOOOOO!
Grade: **** out of *****
On: 2004-10-27
I saw this back in the 80s when i was like 2 years old and i loved it more then any other "kiddy show" on tv....i laughefd as a kid but get freaked out on it now haha...but its acaully jsut a tad scarey and really funny! a family horror movie i would say its a 14+ movie for sucide, blood, and gore. But ya buy it its not that expensive and its acaully a good classic
On: 2004-10-22
this is one of my favorite childhood horror flicks! it brings back so many memories,this is definetly a genuine halloween fun fright flick to watch with the whole family,young & old its all good. you dont need me to tell you the storyline everyone else on this page has already done that,what i will say is this movie is an ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!!! im so glad i finally found it on dvd & suprise! suprise! suprise! "HOUSE 2 (the second story)" comes along in the package & it doesnt even say it anywhere on the dvd container! how freakin cool is that!!!!(havent seen part 2 yet but i dont care ive read great reviews & its free what the hell!!!)anyway this is a great fun horror flick with some very genuine spooks & thrills along with some very cheeeezy comedy!!!! you cant go wrong with this flick!!! you can rent it if you can find it anywhere but i recommend buying it !!!!!!!!!!!!! enjoy fellow horror fanz!!!!!!!!!!!!
On: 2004-06-25
This was a great movie in that it told you to beware that everything is not as it seems. Roger Cobb went to the house to write a book and wound up conquering his inner demons and freeing his son. The Bonus is that even though the details on this dvd dont actually say it you get two movies for the price of one. House 2 the Second story is included as well. So watch and enjoy they dont make good horror movies anymore not like this one.
On: 2004-03-12
I liked this movie, the second one is better by far. I remember watching House 2 as a kid. I loved being able to see it all over again. By the way, it states that House includes 2 discs, I ordered House and House 2. The second disc in the House 1 dvd is House 2. If your are looking to buy both, just buy this one. Both are included.
On: 2004-03-05
I have always loved House 1 and 2. Fun and creepy at the same time. I finally bought both on DVD and the sound is amazing. The picture is so clear that it makes it even creepier. VHS did it no justice. Get the DVD! The acting is good and the timing is perfect. There are some funny moments that calms the creepiness a bit. Its not sexual or gory in any way. great for the whole family. Dont wait.....get it today!
On: 2004-02-02
When I bought this I got a great surprise. Not only was house in there but House 2 was in there as well. So two movies for the price of one. Not to mention it has a wonderfull comedy tone to it. But also just a little scary if you were watching it for the first time.
 On: 2004-01-01
What can one say about "House" that hasnt been said before? Pretty much nothing, being that "House" is one of the most talked about (yet rarely viewed) horror-comedies of the eighties. The plot of "House" is not unique. Rather, it is something you have seen numerous times before. Ethan Wiley has written the tale of a troubled man who moves into a house and before long... you guessed it, strange things begin to happen. Things get worse and worse, but of course the hero does not leave until the big (but unimpressive) climax. Despite this, "House" is still a good film. This is due to two things. First off, what this flick lacks in substance, it more than makes up for in style. Secondly, it features some first rate acting: with the keyword being "some" and not "a lot".William Katt, whom audiences may recognize from Broadways "Pippin" or televisions "The Greatest American Hero", plays the leading role of novelist Roger Cobb. Katt really seems to understand and give depth to this troubled character, making him always interesting to watch. This is quite important, as there is seldom a scene in which Katt is not featured. Unfortunately, co-star George Wendt does not fare as well. While Wendt was brilliant as Norm on TVs "Cheers", he just seems out of place in a big screen feature like "House". Kay Lenz, who plays Katts wife, suffers the same fate. Despite the fact that she is portraying a television actress not unlike herself, Lenzs performance seems to indicate that she has bitten off a bit more than she can chew. Dont be scared off by these two examples, however. In addition to Katt, Richard Moll is on hand to give a memorable, well-acted performance as the movies villain. Sadly, he does not show up until the films final act, which is just a tad too late to do the overall picture much good. Rounding off the cast are Susan French (as Katts late aunt) and Mary Stavin (as a sexy neighbor). Both do just fine. Luckily, the mediocre acting abilities of these few select cast members are covered up by the stylish special effect sequences. In addition to the shows macabre (but strong) sense of humor, "House" goes overboard with action and suspense, constantly captivating the viewer. As an added bonus, it does this without becoming an overly violent flick, like so many other eighties slice and dicers. One should also not forget the soundtrack, which is pure genius and sharply captures the tone of the movie and the flavor of the decade. Overall, "House" is not now, nor will ever become a classic. It is a simple popcorn flick, but one of the highest caliber. The production staff tried to make a feature that audiences would love. They came up with a combination of Poltergeist/Ghostbusters, but failed to capture the best of either. Instead, they made a seemingly simple horror show, but one that will be fondly remembered by its fans, despite itself.
On: 2003-10-01
If youre a fan of Return of the Living Dead 2, Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness, Dead Alive, and Silence of the Lambs then this horror comedy is for you. Its not a movie its art. It so funny and violent, and everything a film like this should be. Forget that dumb movie Cabin Fever and see some real horror/comedy like this. The plot is about Roger Cobb who is working on his latest novel a recount of his days in Vietnam. When his Aunt days, committing suicide in her house. Where Roger grew up actually and where his son disapeared. He decides to move in there for some "solitude" (stupid huh?) and get cracking on his novel. And then because of one of his Aunts paintings he is prompted to check out her closet. And it just gets zanny and cool after all that. Its just fun. I can watch it again and again. AMAZING!
On: 2003-08-04
This comedy-thriller was so unexpectedly good, I was riveted the entire time to the screen. William Katt is great as Roger Cobb, a writer with definite writers block. When his Aunt Elizabeth is found dead by suicide, he inherits her house (which he once lived in and lost his son). Now, as Roger begins writing again, he begins having nightmares and seeing terrifying visions which he believes are a sign that his son is still alive. George Wendt is actually very funny as the dozy next-door neighbour. The special effects are very imaginative and actually impressive. Overall, Id HAVE to give this four stars for its incredible ingenuity. Wonderful viewing.
On: 2003-06-02
Ive always wanted to make a horror movie&lets just say this comes relatively close to what it would be like. It has the *perfect* mix of horror&comdey. It is genuinely scary at times&genuinely funny at others. One TRUELY inspired moment is Roger Cobb(William Katt)with a shovel in the backyard with "Youre no good" by Linda Ronstadt playing. Pure genius. As is the next sequence with a Shirelles song play. But anyways there were alot of moments I was creeped and and moments(totally seperate) where I was busting up laughing. Its pretty clever to, it wasnt entirely predictable and it was fairly thoughtfull as well. Thats ALOT more than I can say for "Return of the Living Dead(not a bad movie, but I think I enjoyed this a little more on some levels)" or the "Scary Movie" series. Its well-acted as well. And thats *always* a plus. The plot involves Roger Cobb a horror novelist, recently divorced, who is working on his latest novel a recount of his days in Vietnam. When his Aunt days, committing suicide in her house. Where Roger grew up actually and where his son disapeared. He decides to move in there for some "solitude" and get cracking on his novel. And then because of one of his Aunts paintings he is prompted to check out her closet... But I wont divulge the story ANYMORE. And I cant say that youll like because Im not you. But I had to put in my two cents. So take a chance on house, I did. And I did myself have to sleep with the light on. And this coming from an 18yr.! :P So if youre looking for a good horror movie or looking for some good laughs, look no further than "House". I havent seen the sequels, but i here theyre pretty aweful. So Id avoid them. *Enjoy* God Bless ~Amy
On: 2003-04-25
A novelist (William Katt)moves into a new house,where someone committed suicide.Hes working a new novel about his experiences in Vietnam,when the nightmares of his memories come to life.The ghost of one of the guys he was with in Nam comes after him.Pretty good,its been awhile since Ive watched the movie,but its kind of a horror/comedy.
On: 2002-11-14
This is one of those forgotten gems that people younger than myself probably have no knowledge of. I remember seeing this in the theater in 86, and remember it being one of the most fun experiences Ive ever had in the theater. They just dont make horror films like this anymore. This is an extremely entertaining 90 minutes. Its a wonderful balance of horror and comedy. Actually, its one of the best examples of horror/comedy out there(another great one is the 86 alien invasion/zombie/axe murderer spoof "Night Of The Creeps." Remember that one? About the alien slugs that jump into peoples mouths?). Most horror/comedies today focus too much on the comedy angle(like Army Of Darkness) to the point that youve forgotten that its categorized as a horror film. "House" manages some genuinely creepy moments to totally make you forget the comedic moments, and on the other side of the coin, some utterly hilarious scenes. And the comedy in this film isnt so overblown and exaggerated. Its actually believable most of the time. William Katt does a helluva job in his role. He accomplishes a large task carrying the whole film, I mean, hes on camera for 98% of the film. I wonder why he never got any more big roles after this. But, all I can say is that Im very glad that I bought this dvd. As for "House 2", its okay. Its a comedy totally unrelated to "House." Its a guilty pleasure, kinda dumb, but not without entertainment value.
On: 2002-07-03
As far as Horror films go, do not judge this DVD by its cover. House is a goofy comedy/horror movie, without the horror. If you are looking for a scary or Gory movie, look elsewhere. However if you have a spare hour and a half and have nothing better to do, then give house a shot. It starts slow, but there are enoguh sight gags to keep you interested. However there are some flashback scenes that are painfully slow, and most of the time not very funny. The acting is pretty damned good though, and their facial expressions are priceless. If you make it half way thorugh there is some pretty cool looking makeup effects in this film. From the monster in the closet to the bloated opaque clown woman. There are some plot problems, which are to be expected in this type of film, but House feels kinda rushed. Everything during the second half of the movie moves very quickly and does little explaining as to what the house is or why it does what it does. Overall this film is a cross between Killer Clowns form outer space and Army of Darkness. Despite all of ist problems the film is still a fun little waste of time, if thats what your in the market for. You probobly wont watch it very often, but its good to pull out around halloween or on a boring weekend. There is a special edition of HOUSE out that includes house 1 and 2, so if you are going to buy the film I would recommend that.
On: 2002-05-12
HOUSE is a horror movie in the same category as EVIL DEAD 2. Its a movie that has elements of horror, interlaced with dark comedy and even a little bit of action/adventure.The movie stars William Katt as Roger Cobb, a famous horror writer who hasnt written anything new in over a year. A few years before, his son disappeared from his Aunts home in which they lived and from there his life has gone downhill leading to a divorce and his current writers block. His crazy aunt claimed the house stole the child, but his aunt was crazy. Or was she? After his Aunts apparent suicide, Roger moves into the house to finish work on his memoirs of the Vietnam war, but he gets much more than he ever bargained. HOUSE is a classic. Its full of psychological suspense and frightening creatures. For the first half of the movie, the audience is left wondering if the house is haunted or if Roger is going insane and the things he sees are just manifestations of his imagination. The movie has living, flying garden tools; scary monsters; a wormhole-like wardrobe; and one mean dead Vietnam war buddy. They just dont make them like they used to do.
On: 2002-03-05
This 2 DVD set includes House and House 2, two of the best genre movies of the 80s. House is a horror comedy while House 2 is a fantasy comedy. Together, they make a night of movie watching fun that you just cant beat easily. Both contain a commentary track, and I have to disagree with the previous review that the House 2 commentary track is the weaker of the two. I found the House 2 commentary to be very informative, more so than the House commentary. The House DVD also has a short "making of" featurette that doesnt really satisfy, but hey, that they were able to dig this footage up at all is amazing for a New World picture. Also included are two movie poster cards for both House and House 2, a nice touch by the fine folks of Anchor Bay. Finally, the transfers are beautiful, and the sound is clear. You just cant have a horror/genre DVD collection and not include these discs. But hurry, only the first pressing will have the bonus House 2 DVD. Just a quick note. I was first impressed by Anchor Bay with their Stepford Wives release. The remastered transfer of that film was remarkable, and they continue to provide quality genre home video. They are the standard for genre film releases.
On: 2002-02-14
This movie is simply brilliant, absolutely great fun. Monsters, living garden tools, alternate dimensions mixed with comedy and action. A recipe for a real classic. I give the film 5 Stars however it is let down big time by the lack of extras on the DVD. The making of House featuret is quite interesting, the trailers are okay and so is the stills, but the rest isnt so great. Of course we would like to see far more extras on the DVD, more behind the scenes, maybe something about the animitronics etc. But overall this is a highly recomendable film to anybody realy, (its one of my 11 year old sisters favourite movies).
On: 2001-12-10
Pretty original haunted house movie from the 80s. I loved this movie as a kid. Silly at times, but really fun, and even creepy sometimes! This DVD is awesome! Looks great! Both this and the sequel are included in the lmt. ed. set. The sequel is not that good, but hey! You cant beat it!
On: 2001-12-07
This is Anchor Bay were talking about. Every last one of their "limited edition" DVDs have been re-released. Dont believe me? Hellbound: Hellraiser II, Army of Darkness: The Directors Cut and the television version of Halloween were all once available only in "limited edition" 2-disc sets. But once the initial supply ran out, single disc editions were released. Trust me, House 2 will get its own release sometime next year. Not that it matters; its awful!Anyway, the picture and sound are great on both (even though its mono), and the extra features are okay. My biggest complaint is the commentary track on the original film. These are the guys that wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the movie, and they know less about it than I do! They keep referring to Roger Cobbs grandma. It was his aunt, (...)!
On: 2001-11-27
House is a uniquely unpredictably droll haunted house flick that chronicles an ailing creatively challenged horror authors artistic rediscovery as he investigates his recently late-aunts haunted house. As the novelists perception of reality becomes increasingly blurred, inanely blemished by unreality, and dispersedly interconnected with the subject matter of his new autobiographical book about the Vietnam War, the author finds himself killing off his estranged wife whos unpredictably been morphing into a monster, capturing monstrosities randomly annoying him from the guest rooms closet, or hearing the espondent cries from his dead son. Despite the extremely morbid sounding nature of the Houses plot, the film is actually a quite hilarious horror-comedy as it totally exploits your interest in it by erratically buoying its mood between terror and camp so effectively and confidently you cant keep track as to whats going on or how youre feeling as youre watching it. The House is such an awesome curiously innovative little film that contradicts ALL of youre expectations ,while delivering one heck of a revitalizing romp through horror irrelevance. You cant help but be assimilated into its capricious glee. As for the House 2, its definitely geared more directly towards self-conscious camp and giddy B-Movie conventions by telling a tale of dueling late 19th century corpses bidding for a magical skull. Regardless of its lack of horror, House 2 continues its predecessors preoccupation with exuberant unpredictably and immensely amusing comic delirium in the finest tradition of the Evil Dead series. As for the limited 20,000 copies edition, it does contain commentaries and a few interesting editions. However, its these amazingly fresh horror-camp classics that you should be buying them for. Heavily recommended for anyone who adores any movie with hilarious undead in it.
On: 2001-11-12
House is a uniquely unpredictably droll haunted house flick that chronicles an ailing creatively challenged horror authors artistic rediscovery as he investigates his recently late-aunts haunted house. As the novelists perception of reality
becomes increasingly blurred, inanely blemished by unreality, and dispersedly interconnected with the subject matter of his new autobiographical book about the Vietnam War, the author finds himself killing off his estranged wife whos unpredictably been morphing into a monster, capturing monstrosities randomly annoying him from the guest rooms closet, or hearing the despondent cries from his dead son. Despite the extremely morbid sounding nature of the Houses plot, the film is actually a quite hilarious horror-comedy as it totally exploits your interest in it by erratically buoying its mood between terror and camp so effectively and confidently you cant keep track as to whats going on or how youre feeling as youre watching it. The House is such an awesome curiously innovative little film that contradicts ALL of youre expectations ,while delivering one heck of a revitalizing romp through horror irrelevance. You cant help but be assimilated into its capricious glee. As for the House 2, its definitely geared more directly towards self-conscious camp and giddy B-Movie conventions by telling a tale of dueling late 19th century corpses bidding for magical skull. Regardless of its lack of horror, House 2 continues its predecessors preoccupation with exuberant unpredictably and immensely amusing comic delirium in the finest tradition of the Evil Dead series. As for the limited 20,000 copies edition, it does contain commentaries and a few interesting editions. However, its these amazingly fresh horror-camp classics that you should be buying them for. Heavily recommended for anyone who adores any movie with hilarious undead in it.
On: 2001-11-02
Although their marketing strategies are somewhat undesirable the quality of the discs they make is not. Both of these movies are presented excellently with audio commentaries and trailers for each. Not as many extras as could have been hoped(hence the 4 stars) but still good enough for the price(when it includes the second movie).
On: 2001-10-30
Horror novelist Roger Cobb (William Katt) has been having problems trying to forget the past life he had since his son has disappear and his wife just left him. Since his aunt killed herself in her own house. Roger moves back to his aunt house to finish his new book about his trumatic experiences in vietnam. Since roger is now living in the house of his aunt. Strange things has been happening to him and in every sense in a bizarre way of things. DVD`s has a fine anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) Transfer and clear Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Sound. This has fine running commentary track by director:Steve Miner (Friday the 13th Part 2 & 3, Forever Young), Writer:Ethan Wiley (House 2:The Second Story), Producer:Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th, Jason Goes to Hell:The Final Friday) and Actor:William Katt (Carrie). House was an box office surprise back in 1986. This film has an good tongue in cheek humor and it`s unexpectedly impressive, imaginative and ambitious black comedy for a horror movie. Entertaining film. Grade:A- 25 years ago, Jesse (Arye Gross) parents has been murder by a mystery man. He returns to the house, where his parents were murder with his girlfriend (Lar Park Lincoln) and then his friends Charlie (Johathan Stark) and his girlfriend (Amy Yasbeck) are moving in the house also. Jesse discover, there`s something missing in the house and he find out a missing skull, which it`s worth money. Jesse & Charlie discover the skull could be bury in the cementary of Jesse`s great great grandfather named also Jesse (Royal Dano). Once they dig up his grave, Jesse & Charlie find out his still alive, because of the magical skull. Once Jesse & Charlie bring Jesse`s great great grandfather back to the house. Everything is starting to break loose another people from different dimensions of time, want to take the skull back in thier time. The three have to protect the skull from anothers. DVD`s has the same Widescreen anamorphic transfer and the sound also for the film. There`s an amusing commentary track from the director:Ethan Wiley and Producer:Sean S. Cunningham. Which is much better in the commentary than the first film. This is well made entertaining film has nothing to do with the first film. Great fun. Grade:B+.
On: 2001-10-04
I love House. It was the very first horror movie I ever watched. I watched it for the first time with family that are no longer here. So it is in some ways a show very near and dear to my heart. This Dvd version is great. It is the clearest version of House that I have ever seen. It sounds great. And it has the most hillarious commentary. I spent all day yesterday watching House 1 and 2 and then listening to their commentaries. Both Dvds had the producers commentaries. Im not as big a fan of House 2 as I am of 1. But its a free add on so Ill take it. But you can see how House 1 can be both scary and funny by listening to the people that made it. Funny guys. William Katt the star is on the commentary too. Great shows, good price, Must buy in my opinion.
On: 2001-09-23
First of all House is a great 80s comedy/horror movie. I bought the title only remembering some of the movie but after I watched it I was so glad that I purchased it. I saw it on t.v. a couple of years ago and didnt realize that it was called House. Well anyway as for the DVD the transfer is beautiful and while only in mono the sound is fantastic. As for the acting it is sub-par and the script is lacking. But I still find it entertaining because the characters are so funny its hard not to laugh. All I can say it that it is a classic 80s movie. House is a great movie to own espically with a copy of the limited edition House II disc. While House II isnt nearly as good as the first one because of the lack of horror at all. House II should just be considered a comedy. Well overall if you like the genre then House is the movie for you!
On: 2001-08-06
Perhaps one of the quintessential 1980s horror films, House makes its explosion onto the DVD format in this (relatively unadvertised) Anchor Bay Special/Limited Edition disc. The digital gurus at Anchor Bays studios have given us another finely restored film, and the first 20,000 DVDs produced are actual limited editions with a bonus DVD that contains a restored House II: The Second Story. Fans, be speedy: these two-disc sets arent going to last long, and this is House IIs ONLY anticipated Region 1 release on DVD, ever. Once its gone, its gone.But, is the 2 disc set even worth getting? House tells the story of Vietnam vet and writer Roger Cobb (William Katt) who, looking for solitude and a break from his ex-wife (Kay Lenz), decides to move into his aunts old house after she commits suicide. Coincidentally, this is the same house where Cobbs son disappeared a couple of years ago - apparently one of the deciding factors in the divorce, and Cobbs current writing slump. After he checks in, all manner of strange things happen, from Vietnam flashbacks to ghostly goings-on. As a horror film, House certainly holds its own against more serious slasher-fare. Like Sam Raimis Evil Dead, House doesnt take itself as seriously as other movies in the genre, and the result is an oftentimes humorous piece of work (unintentionally or not). The horror elements are strong: you are never completely sure if the house is actually causing the events, or if the main character is slowly going insane. Unfortunately, the story is so disjointed that the main creep value is lost when baddies are revealed too early, and the final sequence turns into an action movie instead of a horror film. While farces arent intended to be subtle, the subtle, layered effect created in the first 20 minutes is utterly ruined as soon as we see the monster, and from there on out everything either becomes more stereotypical 80s horror fare, or the comic version of the same. This problem doesnt render House unwatchable, but it certainly detracts, as if the director couldnt quite make up his mind about what way he wanted the movie to go. The DVD, on the other hand, is fantastic. The sound, while in mono, is clear and crisp, and the video transfer is remarkable (although anything less from Anchor Bay would be a crime). The commentary track is loads of fun, and a 12-minute featurette on The Making of House provides a little historical context and amusement, too. Luckily, Anchor Bay didnt spare the bonus House II disc any of their normal bells and whistles, and again the sound (mono as well) is great along with the near-flawless video. The bonus disc also contains a full-length commentary which isnt nearly as entertaining as the other, but hey, neither is the movie. Fans of House (and House II, if anyone is willing to admit to it) will definitely want to get the Limited Edition as soon as possible, because House II is going to be gone for good once it sells out. Otherwise, if you liked House, and know what to expect from Anchor Bay, you know what to do - and at this price, its hard not to.
On: 2001-07-26
The first house is a good mix of horror and humor. It is a little scary at times, but not really horror. This is a dvd that you can watch over and over. Its just a fun movie. House 2 isnt quite as good, but still enjoyable. The 2 disc version is a limited edition of 20,000, so if your going to buy it, you better do it fast. It is already really hard to find. Worth buying.
On: 2001-07-18
I was so happy to find out that "House" was finally coming to DVD. This is one of my all time favorite horror movies. In fact, this was the very first horror movie I ever saw when I was little.William Katt plays a writer who is stuggling on a current project. When his aunt passes away, he decides to move into her house, being that it was the same house that he grew up in. It was also the house he lost his little boy in. Hes about to find out that moving into the house was a BIG mistake. Katt realizes the house is haunted and is trying to kill him, sending monsters, ghouls, and killer household applainces after him. But Katt isnt going to surrender that easily. He decides to take the house head on, and hopes to find his lost son. The picture quality of the movie is fantastic. I did not expect to see so much sharpness and color from such an old film. The sound is also great, even though its dolby digital mono. It sure doesnt sound mono! "House" is a classic horror film, and is one of my favorites. Forget about "Scream" and all of those other horror flicks. This is an all time classic, and is a must have for anyone who enjoys scary films. Filled with horror and comedy, "House" is an easy five out of five stars.
On: 2001-07-17
Steve Miners House has always been an underrated, underlooked little film. Although not your average haunted house film, theres plenty of jumps and laughs to be had here. House perhaps isnt the scariest movie around (okay, not even close), but the intent here is not to shock, if youre looking to be entertained for 90 minutes with some wildly funny special effects, a smirking sense of humor and several great performances, look no further than this little winner from 1985. William Katt plays bestselling author Roger Cobb, a writer whose made a living penning gruesome horror novels. It seems however, of late, Roger has fallen on hard times. His son was kidnapped right out of his backyard one afternoon, he and his wife (Kay Lenz) are divorced and Cobb has developed quite a case of writers block. Hes been struggling to get his latest novel written, a story about his personal experiences in Vietnam. Hes got a rapidly approaching deadline to meet and to top it all off, his elderly aunt has committed suicide leaving Cobb to inherit the big, spooky home in which she lived. The house, as it is, is the same home where Cobbs son was abducted from years ago, despite warnings from his aunt claiming the house alive and the culprit behind the abduction, Cobb never took these ramblings very seriously-until now. To combat his demons and get his book written, Roger moves into the house and immediately, strange things begin to happen. Hes attacked by garden tools, theres a creature living in an upstairs closet, a big, purple witch running about and demon children living in the chimney-and this doesnt begin to scratch the surface! To top it all off, Rogers nosy neighbor (George Wendt of Cheers fame) thinks hes gone insane and keeps a watchful (and comical) eye on him. House is a horror movie, but its one that will make you laugh more than scream. It contains a few jumps, but overall, is none too scary. Where House is strongest perhaps, is in its portrayal of its main character. Roger Cobb is a fully fleshed out character haunted by demons of his past while frantically attempting to bury them. Its not until the evils of the house force him to confront his past demons that Roger can begin, once again to assume control of his life. While House is a horror film, its also a well written (by Fred Dekker-helmer of Night of the Creeps-what happened to this man?) story of a man obsessed with finding his missing child. House may not be everybodys cup of tea, there are moments which some viewers may find just too silly, others may find it rather dull and too dated. Genre fans and overall movie goers with an appreciation for a well-written film wont want to miss this film. A nice place to visit, a great film to own on DVD! -For the record, the DVD transfer is beautiful, and the first 20,000 copies include House II: The Second Story which, is also a great film.
On: 2001-07-08
I loved seeing this movie when I was younger. Very campy, funny and at times scary. ....This DVD was a pleasant surprise. I stumbled across the fact that it was being released and pre-ordered it without knowing anything about the features that were to be included. I received the DVD and noticed a sticker on the front that said: 20,000 copies will also have House 2: The Second Story included as a bonus. Nothing else on the jacket/clamshell mentioned it. I opened the wrapper and looked inside...low and behold. They secretly stored two seperate DVDs in there, one for each movie. Its not promoted anywhere. Get this DVD. 2 movies for the price of one!
On: 2001-06-20
Remember when you first got cable? Our connection opened a whole world to me. A world populated by Killer Clowns from Outer Space and Canabilistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers who lived in Funhouses at Camp Crystal Lake. Late at night I would sneak out into the den at the back of the house and watch those movies that my parents swore would scar me for life with the sound turned down low enough so that I wouldnt be discovered. This was one of those flicks that got my alarm set for 2am. I havent seen either of the House movies in a long while but remember watching them with a fondness that "normal" folks would probably relate to The Wizard of Oz on Thanksgiving every year. Popcorn in a crinkley plastic bag that made too much noise and was covered in orange powder that at the time I assumed was some sort of cheese-like substanceaccompanied by a 2 liter of Jolt soda so I wouldnt fall asleep and be discovered the next morning. Thats how you have to watch these movies. Late at night, all alone, with the sound turned way down surrounded by junk food hoping you dont get caught. The plot wasnt important then and isnt important now. It made no sense anyway. What makes this movie enjoyable is the absurd black comedy: The corpses that just wont die no matter what you do to them, The portals that open up without rhyme or reason, the unbelievable bad timing of the neighbors and the jungles of Vietnam that lead to a swimming pool in the back yard. Its disjointed, absurd and an absolute waste of time, (not unlike this review) but I wouldnt want this movie any other way.
On: 2001-04-26
.... Besides funny it was spooky and had some shocking parts. So if you are looking for a fun, shocking horror movie give House 1 and 2 a try.
On: 2000-10-21
I originally saw this movie 2-3 years after release with a bunch of friends in college, and marvelled at how this thing entertained. Frightening, funny, tense, and witty. Well, many things that seemed like that in college in later, sober (er) years didnt hold up that well. But recently, I happened to see this again and was delighted at how good I still think it is. Lots of fun, with a deep and spiritual validity (just kidding about that last part). See what you think.
On: 2000-08-28
Ive been watching "House" ever since I was a kid and I still like watching it. Horror novelist Roger Cobb (William Katt) decides to go back to the house he grew up in to write a novel about his past Vietnam experiences. He soon finds out that the house is haunted when he keeps hearing noises and encounters his Aunt Elizabeth as a ghost. Roger doesnt believe that his son, Jimmy, is dead and he wants to try to find him after he keeps hearing his voice in the house. Roger must try his best to keep finding clues in order to find his son and to keep from falling in the hands of the houses haunted wrath."House" is a classic horror movie and it will always be one of my favorites. It has good effects and one of the best storylines of any horror movie up to date. If you like great horror movies, I recommend getting "House."
On: 2000-07-25
This movie will not scare you. This movie MIGHT make you laugh. So why is it entertaining? Mainly because of its intended self awareness, its intended quirkiness, and the INTENDED camp feeling. It reminded me of a lower leveled "Scream" for haunted houses.PERKS: The setting the make up effects the humor the "nothing-is-what-it-seems-in-this-house" feel DRAGS: the acting The vietnam storyline (to serious to put in this fare) The ending, which was to over the top and took itself seriously Watch this if its on tv. Thats about it.
On: 2000-07-05
I really love this movie for its originality in plot, especially for a haunted house horror film. Most of the haunted house films are all the same, because their either just like Amityville, or just like The Haunting. Its not just about a ghost possesed house, its more about a house that takes its visitors into a neitherworld of terror. This film has some great special effects and cool looking creatures. House has some comedy blended into it as well. I think the element that makes this movie scary is mainly the films musical score. The sequals to House are just rediculousley bad but if you want to see the sequal to this movie only, than just skip to House IV, the rest have nothing to do with the original plot.
On: 2000-06-14
"House" is one of those outrageously wayward, B-list horror films of the 1980s that Im proud to take a guilty pleasure in! From the hands of "Friday the 13th" creators Sean S. Cunningham and Steve Miner, this film effectively blends entertaining elements of surrealistic terror and tongue-in-cheek comedy. William Katt, George Wendt, and Richard Molls performances are probably the biggest reason I keep knocking on "Houses" door. You cant help but chuckle as mild-mannered novelist Roger Cobb (Katt) and his semi-oafish neighbor (Wendt) do battle against the ugly phantasms that beset them in his deceased aunts haunted Victorian house. I just love the mounted swordfish that comes to life and Rogers comical attempt to prove his sanity by photographing one of the houses closet ghouls with the help of a Radio Shack barricade of cameras, mics, and VCRs while in his old Vietnam army gear! Also, the creature effects and "Friday the 13th" composer Harry Manfredinis score help keep this films campy momentum clipping along. All in all, "House" is a noteworthy 80s midnite flick that ranks with the likes of "Evil Dead II", "The Toxic Avenger", and "Killer Klowns From Outer Space." I do recommend steering clear away from its many deplorable sequels, unless youre in desperate need of a free lobotomy!
On: 2000-05-22
If youre looking for something truly scary, look elsewhere. Same if youre looking for something visually stunning, laden with brilliant acting, or intelligently funny. The humor and the horror in this flick are both stupid - but thats the whole point. Heres some math: take a Jason (Friday the 13th) movie, add a Naked Gun movie, divide the humor by 1.5, the horror by 2, and the budget by 3, and youve got House. Its hilarious, unpredictable, bizarre beyond belief, maybe a little bit scary at times, and weirdest of all in a movie like this, the main character is actually pretty believable! The film takes any rules for haunted houses and throws them out the window: an unkillable monster that looks like the main characters wife for a few minutes comes in from outside, some really weird looking thing emerges from a closet and tries to grab people, and the bathroom mirror is a portal to somewhere that both is and isnt a beach in the Vietnam War. If you have an open mind and can laugh at the bizarre and unpredictable, I highly recommend this movie.
On: 2000-05-14
I dont care what any of you think. "House" is fantastic! It was a funny and wonderful horror/comedy. It wasnt intended to be deep, or moving, or intelligent in the ways you speak of. And I am not a: a college student of b: desperate for entertainment and I really enjoyed it. But I can see where youre coming from when I take in the fact that you need a sense of humor to enjoy this movie. I thought it was fantastically funny and enjoyable. The acting was not terrible. This movie wasnt written by Shakespeare or directed by Stephen Spielberg or Stanley Kubrick after all. But the director of "House" did a fine job. If you do not enjoy movies that are meant purely for fun, you should not watch this. And if you are expecting Academy Award worthy performances from a low-budget eighties horror flick, (though William Katt was wonderful) dont watch this. But, if you enjoy great horror movies with some strange and low-budget effects and a darling leading man, watch "House". It is a great example of good work from its genre.
On: 2000-03-04
Director Steve Miner does good job making this film. This film some good laughs, good make-up special effects are fine and good actors. My only problem with the film is, the scenes where William Katt Character, remember about the war, the jungle are really fake, the film needed bigger budget.Still is one of the good old days of the eighties.
On: 2000-02-29
I must say that I liked this film. Okay its corny and a bit silly in places, but it is still a good film never the less. Some good music and comedy moments along with some gruesome looking ghouls, I recommend you give HOUSE a look.
On: 1999-09-08
This movie has chilling low-budget effects, humor, and a great house, this film is a Steve Miner horror classic.
On: 1999-08-18
This movie is completey awful- it trys to be a sci-fi, horror and comedy all rolled into one. the point is- it fails on them all. the script is garbage, the effects are even worse, and the acting is baaaaaddd!!! There also doesnt seem to be anything going on in it- theres a couple of monsters and THATS IT! The ending is pointless and stupid and none of it is funny- okay, the part where he meets his next-door neighbour and he talks about his mum- thats funny. The rest of it is bad though- spend your money on a rubiks cube or something
On: 1999-08-14
House is an excellent movie that should be viewed by anyone with a sense of humor. Despite the fact that this is a low budget film, the monsters look realistic. Thats more than I can say for some of the more recent movies. To me, most computer generated affects look fake. See this movie.
On: 1999-05-25
This movie is not the best i ever saw. But why are these people giving it 1 star. Its awesome. Check it out it has really good special effects.
On: 1999-04-02
When I subjected myself to watching this movie, I had seven friends with me. By the end of the movie, there were two of us left. The flashbacks were awful, the effects were wretched, and the acting? How good can a movie starring Norm from Cheers and Bull from Night Court actually be? If you voluntarily watch this movie, you are either: a)a stupid college student like me or b)really, really, desperate for any form of entertainment.
On: 1999-03-09
This movie is one of the few scary movies that actually has a plot!!! The haunted house plays hysterical antics on the writer living in the house to drive him crazy and move away. It makes a dead sword fish on the wall come alive!!! Noone else but him can see it, because when other people show up it stops!!! His next door neighbor(Norm from Cheers) that is a fanatic believes he is crazy, and pokes fun at him. I especially like the fat ugly woman(either a ghost or hillucination) that goes after the writer is very funny!!! This movie make you bust out laughing, and then shutter in fear!!!
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