Child Haus
Child Haus

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Child Haus

2015
Movie
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English

A film inspired by the halfway house for children with cancer fighting for their lives built by Mader Ricky Reyes.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: Pablo IllanesGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of four friends, seeking to escape their mundane lives, break into an abandoned house with a dark history. They soon discover the house is not as empty as they thought, and a malevolent presence begins to torment them. As the night unfolds, their friendships are tested as they fight for survival against the entity that resides within.

Critical Reception

Child Haus received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its horror elements derivative and its plot predictable. However, some appreciated its atmospheric tension and genuine scares, particularly within the Chilean horror scene. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the suspense while others were disappointed by the lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on familiar horror tropes, offering little innovation to the genre.

  • Despite its shortcomings, the movie manages to build some effective suspense and features a few startling moments.

  • The story's predictability and character development were criticized by many reviewers.

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Fun Fact

Child Haus was part of a wave of contemporary Chilean horror films aiming to gain international recognition, often drawing inspiration from classic haunted house narratives.

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