A House on a Hill
Rieko Sugita, a young and beautiful hairdresser who happens to visit a bedding shop owned by Yoshitaro (Emoto) and the latter becomes so besotted with her that they begin an affair without his wife's knowledge. On the other hand, Rieko hates her late mother (Fueki Yuko) for sleeping around with other men but is actually following in her footsteps by sleeping with men for money. One day, she reunites with her first love Naoki (Ozawa) who has become an assistant professor and shares a dark secret with her. Soon, the romance between them is rekindled. However, Yoshitaro who has lost his fortune and is about to lose Rieko, becomes consumed by jealousy which brings Rieko, Naoki and him to the point of no return. -- Dorama World
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Plot Summary
A group of college students rent a remote house for a weekend getaway, only to discover it is haunted by a malevolent spirit. As the night progresses, the entity begins to pick them off one by one, revealing dark secrets about the house and its history. The survivors must find a way to escape before they all become victims of the vengeful ghost.
Critical Reception
A House on a Hill received largely negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot, low-budget production, and underdeveloped characters. Audiences also found the film to be derivative of other horror tropes, failing to offer anything particularly fresh or engaging within the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on overused horror clichés.
- Lacks originality and fails to build suspense effectively.
- Performance and production quality are considered subpar.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available generally echo critical sentiment, pointing to its low-budget feel and uninspired storytelling as significant drawbacks.
Fun Fact
Despite its low budget, the film was shot in various locations in and around Los Angeles, attempting to create a sense of isolation.
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