House (1985)
An Old Mansion, Haunted Memories, and One Man’s Fight for Sanity
Roger Cobb (William Katt), a troubled horror novelist haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his young son, inherits his late aunt’s isolated mansion only to find that the house is far from empty. As he moves in, strange supernatural phenomena begin to unravel: animated fish, levitating furniture, specters, gremlins, and worse. Wrestling with grief, guilt, and the shadows of his own memory (including traumatic flashbacks to Vietnam), Cobb must solve the mystery of what’s living in and behind these walls before the house consumes him too.
Directed by Steve Miner, House blends horror and dark comedy with surreal, practical effects to create a cult classic. The film leans into its bizarre visuals and off-beat tone, pairing genuine scares with moments of absurdity in equal measure. For fans of haunted house stories, this one delivers both chills and laughs, grounded by Cobb’s emotional journey and a slow burn toward supernatural revelation.
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Genre: Horror
Director: Steve Miner
Rated: R
