The '80s were one of the most cinematically distinct decades, with high-concept, vibrant movies dominating every genre. This era is especially famous for its madcap horror-comedies, and House, after nearly 40 years, continues to entertain with the story of a troubled author, Roger Cobb, who moves into his aunt's haunted home after she passes. Written by Fred Dekker (of Monster Squad fame.
House: Directed by Steve Miner. With William Katt, Kay Lenz, George Wendt, Richard Moll. A troubled writer moves into a haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt.
Monster House (1984)
House is a 1985 American comedy horror film directed by Steve Miner, with a screenplay by Ethan Wiley, from an original story written by Fred Dekker. Produced by Sean S. Cunningham, the film is the first installment in the House film series, and stars William Katt, George Wendt, Richard Moll, and Kay Lenz.
Monster House was released on November 3, 1982, it was intended by George Johnson, Emily Matthews, and Richard Knott. It became a box office hit for critics and viewers. When Tri-Star Pictures acquired the film rights after Golden Nugget Studios went bankrupt, they were re-released for the first time on October 31, 1984, with a new THX sound.
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This bizarre blend of haunted house chills, creature effects, and offbeat comedy is one of the strangest horror films to come out of the '80s-and tonight we're breaking it all down. House (1985) - Forgot all about this classic horror flick. Plus there's a surprise in there for you Night Court fans! Film.
How Spooky Season Classic Monster House Drew Inspiration from E.T. and Psycho With both Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis on board as producers, director Gil Kenan was free to lean hard into '80s nostalgia. 40 years after its release, 1986's House is a horror cult classic from when the genre could be unabashedly strange.
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Find out how and where to watch "Monster House" on Netflix and Prime Video today. The '80s had amazing horror movies, but 1985's House also defined the importance of practical effects during that time.
