The House by the Cemetery

A family moves into a secluded New England mansion to escape the city, unaware that it is the site of unspeakable horrors and the home of a terrifying, bloodthirsty creature. As the father delves into the house's dark past, the gruesome and surreal events escalate, leading to a nightmarish descent into madness and violence. The family's idyllic new life quickly transforms into a fight for survival against the malevolent forces lurking within the walls.

The House by the Cemetery is a cult classic of Italian gore cinema, often polarizing audiences with its extreme violence and surreal, dreamlike atmosphere. While some critics praise its audacious special effects and Fulci's distinctive directorial style, others find its plot nonsensical and its gore gratuitous. It remains a significant film within the 'gore-giallo' subgenre.

• Praised for its inventive and gruesome special effects, particularly the iconic eyeball-spearing scene.

• Often criticized for its thin plot and lack of coherent narrative progression.

• Appreciated by fans of Italian horror for its distinctive atmosphere and Fulci's signature style.

Google audience: Audience reception is typically divided, with many appreciating the film's notorious gore and nightmarish visuals, while others find its story confusing and lacking substance.

The house used in the film is the same location used for Lucio Fulci's previous film, 'City of the Living Dead'.