House of Evil
House of Evil

Movie spotlight

House of Evil

2017
Movie
85 min
English

A young couple move into their beautiful new home in the countryside and seem to have the perfect life. But soon their happiness is disturbed by a series of mysterious and ultimately terrifying events, which eventually force them to try to escape.

Insights

IMDb3.9/10
Director: David BrookwellGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of strangers finds themselves trapped in a remote, abandoned house with a dark history. As they try to escape, they uncover the terrifying secrets of the house and the malevolent force within. The survivors must confront their own fears and the supernatural entity that preys on them.

Critical Reception

House of Evil received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and weak character development. While some appreciated its attempts at suspense, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a truly frightening or original horror experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with pacing and a lack of genuine scares.

  • Characters are underdeveloped and their motivations are unclear.

  • Attempts at suspense are undermined by predictable plot points and generic horror tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's execution and originality in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film was not filmed in an actual house but rather on soundstages and sets designed to evoke a sense of isolation and dread.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review