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After making a harrowing escape from war-torn South Sudan, a young refugee couple struggle to adjust to their new life in a small English town that has an unspeakable evil lurking beneath the surface.
A refugee couple from South Sudan struggles to adjust to their new life in a dilapidated house in England. They soon discover that the house is haunted by an evil presence, and they must fight for their survival against both the supernatural forces and the strict rules imposed by the Home Office.
His House received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its direction, performances, and its potent blend of horror and social commentary. Critics lauded its ability to explore themes of trauma, guilt, and the immigrant experience through a terrifying lens.
A genuinely scary and thought-provoking horror film that uses supernatural elements to explore real-world issues.
The performances by Wunmi Mosaku and Sope Dirisu are outstanding, carrying the emotional weight of the film.
Visually striking and thematically rich, offering a unique take on the haunted house genre.
Google audience: Viewers praised the film for its originality, its effective scares, and its powerful storytelling that tackled complex themes of displacement and survival with nuance.
Nominated for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTAs.
The film draws inspiration from director Remi Weekes' own experiences and observations of the refugee crisis, aiming to highlight the psychological toll on those seeking asylum.
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When "Bol" (Sope Dirisu) and his wife "Rial" (Wunmi Mosaku) arrive in the UK after fleeing their war-torn home in South Sudan, they are given leave to remain whilst their case is further investigated, and housed in an ordinary - if a bit ru...
A glimpse of the horrors faced by refugees escaping war-torn countries for a better life in Britain is provocatively probed in this stylish supernatural horror film from talented writer-director Remi Weekes. <a href="https://www.top10films....
A power-house debut from Remi Weekes, deftly balancing social commentary with old school horror (and for once, without zombies). The movie pulls you inside the life of a Sudanese refugee couple assigned to an apartment in London after a...