The House
The House

The House

2022Movie97 minEnglish

Across different eras, a poor family, an anxious developer and a fed-up landlady become tied to the same mysterious house in this animated dark comedy.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users74%
Director: Andrew Stanton, Domhnall Gleeson, Niki Lindroth von BahrGenres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Plot Summary

This is an anthology film consisting of three distinct stories set in the same house, spanning different time periods. Each segment features a different set of characters who become entangled with the house's sinister and surreal nature. The residents' desires and desperation lead them down increasingly bizarre and often terrifying paths as they try to escape or control their peculiar circumstances.

Critical Reception

The House received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique visual style, ambitious storytelling, and the distinctiveness of its three segments. While some found the tonal shifts jarring, the overall consensus highlighted its originality and dark, unsettling atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and wildly imaginative anthology.
  • Each segment offers a distinct and often disturbing take on homeownership and desire.
  • The film's dark humor and surrealism are its strongest assets.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's artistic vision and the diverse storytelling approaches across its three acts, finding it to be a unique and thought-provoking watch. Some mentioned that the dark themes and unusual narratives might not appeal to everyone, but many enjoyed the creative risks taken.

Fun Fact

Each of the three segments was directed by a different director, with each director working in a distinct animation style to further differentiate the stories.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

The House presents a compelling anthology of three distinct stop-motion stories, unified only by a single enigmatic house that draws in its inhabitants across different timelines. Each segment showcases a unique animation style and tone—ran...