The House
Jean just quit her coveted job as an investment banker on Wall Street. After a soul-searching journey traveling around the world, she retreats to an empty vacation home owned by a friend's rich family. She unexpectedly finds herself sharing the place with some former occupants - a cynical college professor, his bitter sister married to a devoted husband, a disgruntled cab driver and a washed-up drifter; all of whom are not even supposed to be there, because they're actually dead. As Jean reluctantly confronts these souls as tormented as herself, they inevitably end up in an entangled mass of secrets and lies... This imaginative thriller roams in an out of the lives of lost souls, weaving reality with the other side.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious benefactor invites a group of people to a secluded mansion, offering them a substantial sum of money to participate in a strange game. As the participants delve deeper into the house's secrets, they realize they are trapped in a psychological experiment with sinister motives. The lines between reality and illusion blur as paranoia and distrust set in, leading to a descent into madness.
Critical Reception
Information about Orson Welles' 2012 film 'The House' is scarce, as it is not a widely released or recognized project. Details regarding its critical reception and audience response are not readily available in public databases.
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- Due to the film's obscurity, specific critical consensus points are not available.
- Audience reception information is not publicly documented.
- Its unconventional narrative and potential for ambiguity might have divided viewers, were it more widely seen.
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Fun Fact
It is highly unlikely that Orson Welles directed a film titled 'The House' in 2012, as he passed away in 1985. There might be confusion with another project or a misattribution.
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