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House of White Spiders
Gregg Taylor presents, Stephen Kramer, a struggling young artist, accepts a job to clean out an isolated house several hours away from the city. After ignoring the ominous warnings of some eccentric local residents, Stephen unwittingly unlocks the many secrets of the house and discovers why he has been chosen for the job...encountering ghostly phantoms and a family of vengeful vampires who have sinister intentions for the young man. Stephen Kramer was destined to come to Raven's End!
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Plot Summary
In a near-future Vancouver, an Indigenous man named Jonus struggles with his past while trying to build a better future for his community. He navigates the complexities of his heritage and the challenges of addiction and discrimination. Jonus becomes involved with a boxing gym that offers a path to redemption and a sense of belonging.
Critical Reception
House of White Spiders received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its visual style and performances, especially from Jason Momoa. Some critics found the narrative somewhat disjointed, but many appreciated its raw depiction of Indigenous struggles and its ambitious filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its striking visual aesthetic and strong lead performance.
Acknowledged for its unflinching portrayal of social issues faced by Indigenous communities.
Noted for being a bold, albeit sometimes uneven, directorial debut.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was a notable early role for Jason Momoa, who would later gain widespread fame for his role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones.
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