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House (1986)

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urely the best 'B' movie that the 80's Horror-Comedy Genre ever crafted. William Katt stars as Roger Cobb, a Horror Author who is troubled by the disappearance of his only son and the recent suicide of his Aunt. Cobb moves into his Aunt's House, in order to try to write his next novel - an account of his time in Vietnam. Soon, the sinister House uses Cobb's inner demons against him, presenting him with hideous creatures and otherworld dimensions.

Cobb uses his experience as a soldier to combat the strange phenomena that spring forth as he searches for his vanished son who is somewhere inside the house!

With a tremendous comic assist from 'Cheers' player George Wendt, this movie still proves entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny. Special effects are neat in a cartoonish 80's way, and the soundtrack is a must for Horror fans. William Katt gives the performance of his career as the troubled Vietnam Vet, whilst Richard Moll is excellent as the 'bullish' Big Ben.

The real magic of House is that it avoids the 'gory' route of most 80's horror, adopting a psychological game of possible reality, accompanied by believable and witty dialogue.

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House writer Ethan Wiley went on to write and direct the sequel "House II: The Second Story".

William Katt got his first movie role as Tommy Ross in the 1976 horror classic "Carrie". -Thanks to Nick Napolitano

William Katt is probably best remembered for his role as teacher turned superhero 'Ralph Hinkley' in The Greatest American Hero, an extremely popular TV series from 1981. -Thanks to Phantom Planet

Following the release for this film, there was a commercial the same year "House" came out about drinking and driving. It had the "House" creatures and the "House" itself. The message ended with everyone saying "From all of us at the House, please don't drink and drive". -Thanks to Max Gardner

Subsequent sequels failed to include houses within the stories!

The titles of Roger Cobb's fictional books were "Blood Dance" and "Sword of Bad".

The House in "House" also appeared in the movie "Monster in the Closet." (1987), it is where the main characters in the movie live! -Thanks to Bill Gaydurgis

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Rediscover your favorites! If you like House or 80's Horror classics, then be sure to check out this list: ..... Lost Boys ..... Near Dark ..... Fright Night ..... Hellraiser ..... Shining ..... Poltergeist ..... Scanners ..... American Werewolf In London ..... Night of the Creeps ..... Nightmare on Elm Street ..... Paperhouse ..... One Dark Night ..... Re-Animator ..... Prom Night ..... Mausoleum ..... Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama .....[More]




 


If you look closely at the flying gardening tools, you can see the strings that keep them suspended. -Thanks to Kevin Allustiarti

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The soundtrack was released on the hugely collectable Varese Sarabande label and is now a sought after CD by collectors. Harry Manfredini's chilling cello opening is a classic in the horror world.

By the way, Manfredini composed the score but that is Roberly Barnhart, a contract player, performing that opening sequence! Roberly or "Robe" as he is known, a long time contract cellist, also contracted players for the score for "Wishmaster." Just thought it only fair that the composer not get the credit for everything. I just talked with Robe about that performance today. He is presently living on the Central Coast in California. [Thanks to A Contract Player]

Note: the House Soundtrack CD also includes 'House II:The Second Story.'

The line, "This house knows everything about you... leave while you can!", opens the 12" extended version of "Something In My House" by British group Dead Or Alive. It was released in 1985 and reached number 12 in the UK charts, number 58 in the US. -Thanks to Kevin

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House Movie Details
Year:
1986
Studio:
New World Pictures
Director:
Steve Miner
Starring:
William Katt, George Wendt, Richard Moll, Kay Lenz
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Genre:
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Great humor, script and 'weirdness'
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Not for people who want 'popcorn' spectacle only.

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