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The House of the Devil

The House of the Devil

2009
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 35m
In the 1980s, college student Samantha Hughes takes a strange babysitting job that coincides with a full lunar eclipse. She slowly realizes her clients harbor a terrifying secret; they plan to use her in a satanic ritual. (imdb)

Directed by:

Ti West

Screenwriter:

Ti West

Starring:

Tom Noonan, John Speredakos, Mary Woronov, Greta Gerwig, Brenda Cooney, Dee Wallace, AJ Bowen, Ti West, Jocelin Donahue, Mary B. McCann, Heather Robb, Danielle Noe

Genres:

Suspense/Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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The House of the Devil

2009
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 35m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 27 Jul 2019
91
91st
The House of the Devil makes Yacht of the Damned look like Satan's Shack. I thought the film was dreadful (meaning full of dread) but it should be noted that I saw the title of the film when I selected it to watch. Yes, we are waiting for things to go bad, title kinda implies that. You think there aren't flaming horses in Chariots of Fire?
Rated 27 Jul 2019
caimancaiman
Rated 22 Oct 2009
88
87th
This is the first "80s horror throwback" that ACTUALLY made me feel like I was watching an 80s horror movie. The music, camera angles and movements, editing, clothing, hairstyles were all pitch perfect. I loved how the characters spoke and bevahed realistically. And my god, did this movie get intense. This redefines what it means to be a slow burn. By the time the payoff rolled around (and it was a great payoff), my knuckles were white. I wish more horror movies were this effective.
Rated 22 Oct 2009
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 15 May 2019
68
61st
Really? Seriously, how hard is it to just hire a house sitter for four hours? Like a nice, respectable one, who won't go snooping around through the house, rummaging through all your stuff, or go dancing around on top of your furniture, while then 'one-thing-leads-to-another' and break your fancy vase. It's just so hard for Satan to find good help these days.
Rated 15 May 2019
beedubBeeDub
Rated 04 Jan 2016
88
74th
Refreshingly restrained horror movie that takes its time building to an unforgettable climax. The '80s setting and aesthetic work like a charm.
Rated 04 Jan 2016
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 05 Jan 2010
69
51st
During the first 70 minutes the movie really hit the right notes. The 80's style works wonders and despite a slow start it builds the tension in an awesome way. Unfortunately the emotional climax suddenly looks and feels like a cheap Masters of Horror episode and the goodwill it built quickly evaporates. Still, when it worked, it wórked.
Rated 05 Jan 2010
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 26 Jan 2010
88
87th
Wonderful throwback to those '80s horror flicks where joie de vivre was brutally punished and the beauty of youth was juxtaposed with the violence inflicted upon it. Ti West effectively mimics the style without resorting to parody. Bonus: It's actually scary.
Rated 26 Jan 2010
eveeluneveelun
Rated 03 Dec 2009
68
37th
I definitely dig the vintage style and the attempt to build suspense. The development is too slow, however, and the payoff isn't as satisfying as it should be.
Rated 03 Dec 2009
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 29 Oct 2012
4
70th
Nails the throwback aesthetic so well that it never feels like a wink-and-a-nod tribute but like the real thing. The super-grainy film stock, the use of slow-motion zooms and close-ups, the music, the mom jeans, Tom Noonan...it's flawless. The story isn't much to write about, and while the movie loses some steam towards the end when shit starts to hit the fan, it's still a fun ride through the end.
Rated 29 Oct 2012
crayonCRAYON
Rated 17 Jan 2011
88
77th
The House of the Devil is a great homage to a time when horror movies actually put you on edge. The entire build-up was beautifully directed and very suspenseful. Some people are knocking the finale, but I really enjoyed it. The action was very fast and crazed bringing a sort of realism. Definitely check this out if you like slow, suspenseful horror.
Rated 17 Jan 2011
terrymacterrymac
Rated 12 Oct 2022
67
50th
I liked the style, setting and the slow build-up, and it kept me guessing. It really went up a notch in the final segment, perhaps slightly to its detriment, but overall I was pretty impressed by this. I’ve often been dismissive of modern horrors but I’m slowly coming round; they’re seldom classics but are often very entertaining. Worth seeing.
Rated 12 Oct 2022
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 04 Nov 2013
65
51st
This slow burning retro horror flick gets an awful lot right. The music, the fashions, the cars, the film stock, etc...it all looks and sounds so authentic you could easily believe that it was actually made in 1982. It really revels in the gradual building of tension, and while the film is never boring, I found the ultimate payoff to be a little lackluster. With some more fake blood and goofy Satanic chanting, this could've been a minor classic. Still a pretty good effort.
Rated 04 Nov 2013
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 18 Apr 2010
2
15th
80's throwback? More like throwaway. Way too slow, not at all suspenseful and exceedingly uneventful. Nice idea though.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
darrenDarren
Rated 10 Oct 2016
83
82nd
A real slow burner of a movie which is a turn off for some horror people but it set up the whole 80's atmosphere very well. It's an incredibly well made homage/throwback film and doesn't have to resort to meta obsessive genre trope destruction like so many films of this sort fall victim to( especially those made by West's mumblecore peers). Tom Noonan is creepy as fuck. "You college kids love pizza" has to be one of the funniest lines delivered in a horror movie.
Rated 10 Oct 2016
raven77raven77
Rated 28 Feb 2013
2
6th
Almost gave it a "good" rating, but there was far too much wrong with this movie. Dear directory: and incredibly slow and boring first half doesn't equal suspense unless you actually make me care about the protagonist first. Pair that with a predictable ending and it made for a forgettable movie.
Rated 28 Feb 2013
valenzettiValenzetti
Rated 25 Oct 2011
81
62nd
It doesn't commit to the stylistic progression from 70s to 80s in the ending. I can sympathize with offering a defense of 70s atmospheric horror in the light of the slash and burn that's replaced it, but pointing a finger at its nihilism and then folding your arms is neither a defense nor productive. That being said, the attention to detail in recreating that 70s style is wonderful, and a lot of fun.
Rated 25 Oct 2011
drstrangeluvdrstrangeluv
Rated 19 Dec 2009
75
66th
Wow. This is a total pitch-perfect throwback to 1970s horror. The House of the Devil gets everything right-- from the purveying sense of dread to the terrifying payoff. The film plays it straight and ignores the satirical slant many modern horror films choose to revel in. This is true horror cinema for die-hard genre devotees. People looking for cheap scares or buckets of gore should look elsewhere.
Rated 19 Dec 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 16 Jan 2020
4
74th
A genre novelty and aesthetic exercise, executed to near-perfection. All I need, really. It's easy to imagine this being derivative and trashy, but commitment to sincerity and tasteful scare tactics elevate it. This film's reverence of its forebears is so spot-on and spirited that it's as much fun as it is frightening.
Rated 16 Jan 2020
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 09 Oct 2017
65
42nd
If you were to compare this with pizza it would be the pepperoni pizza of the horror genre. It's an homage to a very standard setting in horror. You already know what to expect from the start and the story just runs. It's done fairly well and possesses its own stylistic charm although Ti West went a little overboard with the opening credits. The suspense is laid on nicely but the scares are pretty tame. The end is laughable but that's typical for the horror genre too.
Rated 09 Oct 2017
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 06 Sep 2017
75
59th
Ti West thrives on his ability to show restraint, even when things get crazy. This is best on display in The House of the Devil, where the bulk of the film is a slow build that is excellent in execution. The attention to detail from the house, the score, and the lighting are perfect to craft a wonderfully tense film.
Rated 06 Sep 2017
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 02 Aug 2017
79
55th
The first 30 minutes of this is impressive w/ the filmmaker recreating an 80's horror vibe while masterfully manipulating a viewer's expectations in a way that progressively increases the dread. Then the film extends this dread for far too long & it feels like this was a short film that was extended into a feature. The climax is as quick & frenzied as everything that came before was measured, but despite some creepy visuals it's taken so long to get there it kind of doesn't feel worth the wait.
Rated 02 Aug 2017
buffratingsbuffratings
Rated 29 Jul 2017
75
51st
Though perhaps some viewers will find its payoff disappointing, The House of the Devil's slow-building tension is remarkably effective.
Rated 29 Jul 2017
timmytomtimmytom
Rated 03 Sep 2016
1
1st
I waited for something to happen. It didn't.
Rated 03 Sep 2016
ribcageribcage
Rated 21 Sep 2015
59
36th
Just like the decades past movies its emulating. Except things happened in those movies! I enjoyed the stillness and the slow creep until about an hour in when i started demanding! that something happened...and it was still another fifteen minutes until it did...leaving all of ten minutes to the film. Would have been an amazing short film. Worth one viewing for genre fans but i can't say more than that.
Rated 21 Sep 2015
isaboojumisaboojum
Rated 12 Feb 2015
3
59th
This made me feel like a child again, watching horror films on my parents' bed. Such a warm feeling.
Rated 12 Feb 2015
shosannaShosanna
Rated 01 Feb 2015
25
33rd
The House of the Devil starts out as a slow build-up of suspense, but then it becomes just plain slow. Nothing happens for a good part of the film, and the pay-off is not worth it. It does a good job capturing the early 80s feel, but that's not enough to ever make me want to revisit it. (2.5/5)
Rated 01 Feb 2015
damildamil
Rated 19 Jan 2015
60
43rd
It does a really good job of capturing that era of horror. I was hoping it would be better than it was, though. Almost nothing happens for the first 75 minutes. Now, I'm all for slow beginnings & building suspense, & I guess it achieved that well enough. But for me, the payoff simply wasn't good enough to be worth the wait. I mean, it was good & a bit scary, but yeah - not good enough.
Rated 19 Jan 2015
jakeaestheteJakeAesthete
Rated 12 Oct 2014
41
37th
As much as i like Tom Noonan and Greta Gerwig, i have to admit that i'm probably just not the right demographic for this, who would appear to be aficionados of the '70s and '80s horror films this so faithfully (one might say slavishly) pays tribute to. As a meticulous pastiche it's on some level very impressive, and certainly preferable to a condescending meta-parody thing, but i'm not sure i really see the reason for it to exist. Also, like the films it lovingly imitates, it's kind of boring.
Rated 12 Oct 2014
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 19 Oct 2013
80
46th
Well made and evokes what it's trying to but not terribly special either and is overall pretty by the numbers.
Rated 19 Oct 2013
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 03 Jun 2013
75
80th
West knows how to play by the rules, and we are aware of it too, but his Rosemary-esque homage to 1980 teen horror films still feels effective through its 75 minutes of nothing-happens-but-evil-stuff-is-about-to-burst-anytime and its last 20 of rushed, covered-in-blood handheld shots. The finale with the girl in the hospital -- yep, alive and pregnant -- sounded lame, but this is mostly about the director's gift to frame (oh, those zoom-ins) a bored youth that is waiting for something to happen.
Rated 03 Jun 2013
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 09 Dec 2012
81
48th
A well-paced, atmospheric supernatural thriller that builds suspense slowly and satisfies with an action-filled and terrifying conclusion. Tom Noon is very creepy, and Greta Gerwig does a good job as the loyal best friend.
Rated 09 Dec 2012
kusanagiKusanagi
Rated 03 Oct 2012
75
48th
A nice vintage feeling film (complete with typical 80's dancing in an empty house) that takes its sweet time building up to an explosive ending. Would definitely watch a sequel, but I doubt that will happen.
Rated 03 Oct 2012
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 17 Aug 2012
77
79th
A very nice and atmospheric throwback to the horror days of old, which it replicates perfectly (more so than any of the recent Grindhouse's), even down to the bullshit "based on true events". Ti West clearly knows his shit. The films main strengths are its reliance on tension instead of cheap scares, and Jocelin Donahue, who turns in the best female horror performance I've seen in years and who also happens to be adorable, and also very friendly in real life! (I made her blush ;])
Rated 17 Aug 2012
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 28 May 2012
83
75th
Very slow and very little happens for the first hour, but it does a fantastic job of building suspense. The ending was kind of meh, but ultimately very good and very stylish.
Rated 28 May 2012
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 23 Mar 2012
54
22nd
Admirable is its use of the slow burn and freedom from irony, but I often wondered why a tribute to 80s horror films? (Not the best decade for the genre). It also couldn't entirely shake that feeling of modernity, but there was some reasonable suspense going into the third act. And then the reveal happened - and wow that was terrible. It's been a while since I saw a film so squander its potential, although I still wonder if said potential was laudable in the first place.
Rated 23 Mar 2012
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 06 May 2010
90
86th
A fiercely dedicated homage to 80's horror that builds in Hitchcockian tension at an excruciating pace and fully delivers it's gut wrenching climax. However, it differs from an 80's movie in that it has some of the finest performances I've ever seen in the genre. Great job Tom Noonan, Greta Gerwig, and Ti West.
Rated 06 May 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 25 Apr 2010
70
65th
Good cast. Great invocation of the 80s. For the first hour, nothing much happens and it never gets truly scary. However, I nevertheless appreciated the attempt. Solid.
Rated 25 Apr 2010
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 10 Apr 2010
80
52nd
A very cool retro-horror attempt that builds up excellent atmosphere and suspense. Unfortunately the reveal doesn't follow it as well as it should, and the film takes a little too long to reach the climax, with not much to support it along the way. Overall it's pretty good and worth a watch.
Rated 10 Apr 2010
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 04 Apr 2010
60
35th
I enjoy movies that take their time to build up the suspense, but here it took way too long. I liked the whole 80's feeling of the movie a lot, though.
Rated 04 Apr 2010
stanthecaddystanthecaddy
Rated 15 Feb 2010
85
76th
A great movie, until the final act. The movie works its eighties angle to great effect. Jocelin Donahue is a likable protagonist, and Gerwig is good as her friend- the two really meshed well together. There are some very minor pacing issues during the first two acts but, overall, the slow pace is very effective- West does a great job of creating tension. The only problem is that all of the tension evaporates during an unsatisfying third act that does not do justification to what came before.
Rated 15 Feb 2010
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 09 Feb 2010
81
68th
If you have fond memories of cruising the horror aisles of your favorite video store for some gory fun, this one's for you. Its reverence of all things 80s is undeniable (don't think I didn't appreciate the feathered hair and old fashioned walkman), but there's one huge difference between this and the typical drek of old: it actually generates suspense and it does so methodically and with precision. A little draggy with a humdrum ending, but this homage easily surpasses its source material.
Rated 09 Feb 2010
mikebrooksmikebrooks
Rated 19 Oct 2009
68
19th
More style than substance, Ti West crafts an effective thriller in the vein of Dario Argento and his giallo horror contemporaries. Well acted, well shot, and, interestingly enough, very much a 1980s period piece. Worth seeing in the theater or via Amazon.com's rental service.
Rated 19 Oct 2009
burgermindburgermind
Rated 19 Aug 2024
69
23rd
Tom Noonan was good. My main problems with this film are, the extended suspense buildup fails, information is revealed too early to build tension, the wandering around the house is pointless and annoying, the satanists scheme is farcical and idiotically convoluted, the knot.... This film suffers from bad writing and editing but features good looking cinematography and capable acting.
Rated 19 Aug 2024
medikolaynmedikolayn
Rated 23 Jul 2024
45
15th
hated every second
Rated 23 Jul 2024
koontzkoontz
Rated 24 Jun 2024
60
7th
depacinodepacino
Rated 09 Sep 2023
61
14th
Mediocre at best. For an hour nothing happens and then the gore porn starts. Don't let the high rating fool you, the good comments are received purely because the movie looks like 80s. Sadly, looks aren't everything. The plot is as simple and predictable as it gets and there's nothing scary.
Rated 09 Sep 2023
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 13 May 2023
65
29th
The overall theme is nothing new, but it is well-executed. I always appreciate when the characters in a horror movie generally do what real people would do, and the protagonists made logical decisions and took logical actions. Great early ‘80s aesthetic with a lot of cool little details.
Rated 13 May 2023
bownBown
Rated 22 Feb 2023
74
32nd
Solid enough slow burn and pastiche but doesn’t really deliver in the end. Good visuals and lead performance. Also Greta Gerwig and Tom Noonan!
Rated 22 Feb 2023
rihreyrihrey
Rated 25 Apr 2022
63
83rd
The ending was more on the generic-ish side, it definitely could've been more interesting, but I really enjoyed the film overall. The vibe was just right.
Rated 25 Apr 2022
troothTrooth
Rated 11 Oct 2021
76
73rd
It's nice to see a movie set in the 80s that isn't drenched in 80s pop culture references. A single shocking moment early on sets up a great sense of dread for the whole rest of the movie, and adds tension to scenes that would otherwise be slow and dull. Things eventually dive off the deep end, and I only wish it had gone even more over the top
Rated 11 Oct 2021
bawdabawBawdabaw
Rated 07 Nov 2020
20
29th
Nothing happened. This was really boring and dumb. It'd be one thing to build up suspense but it couldn't, the tone was all over the place.
Rated 07 Nov 2020
pianosamaPianoSama
Rated 23 Aug 2020
65
45th
The 80's aesthetic is spot-on, & the general atmosphere & tension throughout is well done. The performances are good, with Noonan, Donahue & Gerwig nailing their roles. This was clearly made by someone with a love for 80's horror, and that made it a lot of fun- however, while the first two acts had me excited & interested in the eventual payoff despite the overall slow pace, said payoff was a pretty massive letdown- it was rushed, clunky, really out of place, & left a bad taste in my mouth.
Rated 23 Aug 2020
lmwilkersonlmwilkerson
Rated 14 Jun 2020
85
66th
Great shots.
Rated 14 Jun 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 10 Mar 2020
40
18th
Seen: 2. I decided to see it again, fearing I had missed something. No, no I did not. The whole thing is so straightforward, to its utter detriment.
Rated 10 Mar 2020
okayfrogokayfrog
Rated 14 Oct 2018
40
9th
Nothing's happening, nothing's happening, something's happening... nevermind, nothing's happening, nothing's happening, nothing's happening, finally something is happening, and the movie's over. The House of the Devil feels like a horror movie that thinks it's ahead of its time when it's actually way behind.
Rated 14 Oct 2018
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 21 Sep 2017
38
29th
I don't give up on movies often, even bad ones, because I think if you make a movie, you've earned the respect of the viewer to see it through. That said, I threw my hands up at this GLACIALLY-PACED snorefest. It's a 30m short film that added 200% more filler than meat, and it shows. The look and feel is pitch-perfect, but it's in service of a terrible nothing script.
Rated 21 Sep 2017
tipar822tipar822
Rated 15 May 2017
30
11th
The lack of rhythm made a film.
Rated 15 May 2017
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 01 Apr 2017
30
13th
Clearly they spent a lot of time and energy, painstakingly recreating the style of the 80s. Clearly all this time and energy would have been better spent on elements such a plot, pacing and getting us invested in the characters. As it was, once you got over the novelty of the retro-setting, the movie was just dull and ended up being silly.
Rated 01 Apr 2017
brallonbrallon
Rated 06 Mar 2017
72
61st
Great buildup and some pretty damn good imagery. Ending wasn't quite as impactful as I had hoped but it was still okay.
Rated 06 Mar 2017
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 30 Oct 2016
75
44th
Tries hard to capture a 70s vibe and crafts a very good atmosphere, even though it wouldn't pass for a film made in the time period at all, which sets the mood well for a film that relies heavily on the tension of waiting for the horror you know is coming. While feels bit thin overall, it does well to add in just enough little moments in the build up to keep things interesting. The climax is pretty great too and even manages to throw in a couple of surprises.
Rated 30 Oct 2016
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 27 Oct 2016
80
49th
Plays on a fear that I think most of us can relate to at one point in our lives: the fear of being alone in the house at night. Most of the time it's a totally irrational fear and HotD plays this out for us for most of the film, but, not to give anything away, we of course find out that Samantha has much to be afraid of. It's an 80s throwback that does not try too hard like other movies do. Not without it's drawbacks, it's an enjoyable modern horror film and very well done for an indie film
Rated 27 Oct 2016
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 15 Oct 2016
57
37th
Really nails the 80's vibe, style, pacing, cinematography, everything honestly. I admire how committed it is to recreating 80's filmmaking. Someone stumbling across this on TV could easily mistake it as a film from that decade so long as they didn't recognize any of the actors in it. It seems pretty apparent that there was only enough plot for a short film... It makes for an okay 30-minute style exercise but the payoff is not worth sticking around for.
Rated 15 Oct 2016
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 10 Oct 2016
5
81st
Noonan plays a creepy old man very well
Rated 10 Oct 2016
cevendustCevendust
Rated 03 Sep 2016
0
0th
F*** this movie. The reviews were way to nice. The movie waste a great deal of time getting to the point. Then, once you get to the house, you get to watch Samantha do a lot of nonsense. Small upside pop when the friend left, then its a whole lot of nothing until the end which ultimately ended in disappointing fashion. Congratulations to all cheerleaders must die, you aren't the worst anymore!
Rated 03 Sep 2016
nobletNoblet
Rated 29 Aug 2016
47
23rd
Limp throwback.
Rated 29 Aug 2016
kwackerkwacker
Rated 18 Jul 2016
83
67th
A super stylized hit!
Rated 18 Jul 2016
kjettingkjetting
Rated 07 Jul 2016
78
65th
Nice little 80's throwback that even uses period appropriate cinematography and effects.
Rated 07 Jul 2016
calexicoCalexico
Rated 29 Oct 2015
60
16th
I thought it was aight. I'm not well-versed in horror movies so while I recognized that much of the movie paid homage to a different era of the genre, these homages didn't really do anything for me.
Rated 29 Oct 2015
jeffdanielsjeffdaniels
Rated 24 Oct 2015
67
40th
Even as an intentional slow-burner, this movie takes forever to get to its final payoff, offering a vague feeling of dread throughout the movie that keeps you watching, if not always on the edge of your seat. It's worth staying til the end, however, as the last 15 minutes are as fast-paced and brutal a thrill ride as anything you're likely to see. If anything the finale could have been longer and edited more clearly, but the breathless pace does make you feel like you got your money's worth.
Rated 24 Oct 2015
evan_watersEvan Waters
Rated 10 Oct 2015
81
20th
Builds up a lot of tension and a really strong sense of horror, and then... kind of stops. It's a deliberate stylistic choice, just like the film's strong early 80s vibe, but it still feels like a movie with a missing third act.
Rated 10 Oct 2015
samhickssamhicks
Rated 26 Jul 2015
71
46th
Extremely slow start, and the "based on original events"-type opening text seems like a bit of a stretch, by the end. (And I've googled and found nothing to indicate any part of this as slightly real). However, if you're patient, the main setting ("babysitter" at the house alone) the suspense is masterfully done. The finale wasn't too bad either (but your socks will remain on your feet). Bonus for period-placement. sets/hair-do's/music very convincingly 80's!! Even filming/editing style.
Rated 26 Jul 2015
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 25 May 2015
4
52nd
abysmal teen drama type setup, the creeping around the house was done really nicely, and the ending? well, i think if you're gonna try that, you need to really commit. came across a bit half-assed unfortunately.
Rated 25 May 2015
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 30 Mar 2015
43
58th
. . .
Rated 30 Mar 2015
cowmanCowman
Rated 25 Mar 2015
80
89th
I wish Jocelin Donahue would star in every movie ever, starting today. That being said, this is a great exercise in style and a well-made celebration of a decade when horror movies were often more charming than frightening. Sure, the last 20 minutes might be a bit clumsy and the Satanists are rather dumb, but this is actually not at all different from the bulk of movies it pays homage to. It manages to remain faithful to the genre all the way through.
Rated 25 Mar 2015
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 11 Mar 2015
20
57th
Never really scary but I still liked it?
Rated 11 Mar 2015
zipsterZipster
Rated 21 Dec 2014
80
50th
Starring an intimate ensemble of character players and Mumblequeens, Ti West's hyper-nostalgic 16mm haunted house slasher truly, efficiently molts the garish, grisly banalities of modern horror to craft a cleverly suspenseful, slow-burning reversion to the fright flicks of the '70s/'80s. It's a rare treat for movie fans discerning enough to see the era being portrayed in its technique.
Rated 21 Dec 2014
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 17 Nov 2014
76
58th
100% old school freaky.
Rated 17 Nov 2014
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 09 Aug 2014
52
16th
Failed to keep my attention. Picks up steam towards the end, but then ends with something that seems old and overdone. It's definitely stylistic (it has that going for it), but overall I found the film kind of boring.
Rated 09 Aug 2014
spanksSpanks
Rated 04 Aug 2014
60
53rd
Had to check twice when ranking this to make sure it was the right film - so well done, it's hard to believe it was made in 2009.
Rated 04 Aug 2014
heydingoHeyDingo
Rated 23 Mar 2014
25
14th
The one thing this movie has going for it is it's great classic horror feel. The acting is fair, story is meh with very little payoff in the end. Half the movie nothing happens and it's just trying to build suspense and not doing that great of a job either. Characters weren't terribly dumb for a horror movie but still kinda dumb.
Rated 23 Mar 2014
manymoonsmanymoons
Rated 05 Jan 2014
57
19th
1980s? This was definitely more in the style of a 70s horror like Black Christmas
Rated 05 Jan 2014
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 01 Dec 2013
65
54th
the 80s trim is flawless, except maybe for a bit too sophisticated sound engineering. the nods toward certain 80s cult classics are countless but subtle and well placed. the tension builds perfectly, there's unease in everything. then, suddenly, there's that breaking point when it spirals wildly out of control and becomes pure ridiculousness, and i dare you to figure out if this is intended or what the hell everyone involved was thinking.
Rated 01 Dec 2013
space_popeSpace Pope
Rated 31 May 2013
60
31st
The slow burn was nice, creating an effective atmopshere that feels lacking from a lot of modern horror that seems to feel it needs to ramp everything up constantly right from the beginning. Everything looks great, too; I'm not classic horror buff but there's something about the look (which this captures well) that just defines horror to me (probably due to The Exorcist). The downside is that nothing is particularly scary or surprising; it feels more like a remembered film than it should.
Rated 31 May 2013
teckgeckoteckgecko
Rated 11 Apr 2013
50
7th
I liked the throwback 1980's look and feel as well as the slow buildup of tension, the acting was pretty solid (ok, so Tom Noonan is more effective on the phone than in person, but whatever) and Ti West clearly has skills behind the camera and in the editing room, but the ending (really the last 20 minutes or so) of this movie is pretty terrible and really taints the whole experience.
Rated 11 Apr 2013
msdstcmsdstc
Rated 25 Dec 2012
79
78th
Ti Wests best. Ignore the ending.
Rated 25 Dec 2012
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 23 Nov 2012
30
19th
Well-directed but didn't really do it for me otherwise. I'll definitely be watching Ti West's next films.
Rated 23 Nov 2012
adamj1982adamj1982
Rated 21 Nov 2012
71
62nd
Really captured that late 70's horror movie atmosphere. The story was... ok.
Rated 21 Nov 2012
omgenoOMGeno
Rated 20 Aug 2012
30
6th
Seems good. Okay. Alright. Now I'm waiting... Nothing. Then nothing. And then something happens. And you don't understand it at all. Followed by nothing. Then more nothing. And then something happens that is unrelated and kind of thrilling. Wow. What a waste of time.
Rated 20 Aug 2012
tvfilm_hubTV+Film-Hub
Rated 30 Jul 2012
2
14th
Most of the time when someone says: "Nothing happened in the movie," it's an exaggeration. In this case it is absolutely true! I'm an hour into this hour and thirty minute film and so far the lead hasn't even really spoken! She just walks around an empty house, eating pizza, picking at her teeth, and occasionally checking the drain!
Rated 30 Jul 2012
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 23 May 2012
71
50th
Satanist, Satanist ayin, Psikopat aile, Evde kim var, bebek bakicisi, tuzak, intihar, ay tutulmasi (bebek bakicisi is icin gittigi evde bir gariplik oldugunu fark eder.sp Satanist ayin yapilir. kiz bayiltilir ve ayin yapilir. Nihayetinde finalde kiz ayinden kacar. Sonra inrtihar eder. Finalde batirmis... Finale kadar gerilim cok iyi)
Rated 23 May 2012
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 17 May 2012
63
60th
Much of this movie is just a girl tiptoeing around a creepy, dark house, fearfully opening every door. Turns out (well, the summary gives it away, doesn't it?) satanists are after her soul. Amazingly, West directs this cliche-fest well enough to make it gripping, tense and eventually quite terrifying. It's expertly designed, shot and edited, and an excellent soundtrack helps a great deal. The script is superbly paced and avoids extravagance, but still the weakest link because it's so derivative.
Rated 17 May 2012
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 16 Apr 2012
8
80th
This is a great apartment/house horror throwback, similar in style to Halloween, Rosemary's Baby, Carrie, all of that good stuff. It's retro and a bit obvious but it's done really well. Now I want pizza and soda.
Rated 16 Apr 2012
hobbeszHobbesZ
Rated 06 Jan 2012
25
11th
As it turns out, the devil is not scary and boring
Rated 06 Jan 2012
yogYoG
Rated 16 Dec 2011
91
91st
Jocelin Donahue...
Rated 16 Dec 2011
djrossdjross
Rated 19 Nov 2011
45
34th
Effective build-up and interesting stylistic and aesthetic choices marred somewhat by a rushed and slightly incoherent denouement (it seemed as though scenes may have been deleted during editing). In retrospect, the entire narrative made little sense. It is perhaps more difficult than the filmmakers thought to make satanic ritual seem anything other than silly (but for me, this was the lesson of ROSEMARY'S BABY). The likeable protagonist was well cast.
Rated 19 Nov 2011
bofbof
Rated 15 Nov 2011
86
94th
A pretty typical 70s/early 80s horror film about a college girl stumbling onto a satanist cult, with a slow, atmospheric build-up that runs completely counter to the slasher films that were just starting to take over the genre back then, not to mention the 30 years of parody, deconstruction and post-ironic gorefests the genre has gone through since... except the film was made in 2009. Excellent throwback that makes its style work for it.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
coheedCoheed
Rated 10 Nov 2011
40
14th
For three-fourths of this, I was viewing the sort of horror film that needs to be made, where the filmmaker realised that silence, and spare and slow pacing, is far more suspenseful and unnerving than telegraphing the scares. Unfortunately, when the build-up leads to the finale, it's a letdown. If Ti West kept to the style of the first three-fourths, which is brilliantly made, this would have been something special.
Rated 10 Nov 2011
cloakcloak
Rated 17 Oct 2011
58
55th
i was sort of led to believe the calling card of this film was a glorious and suspenseful last act, but that couldn't have been more misguiding. after a gorgeous first 70 minutes - with a surprisingly excellent performance from jocelin donahue (looking good), it disintegrates into full on banality.
Rated 17 Oct 2011
kojilessKojiless
Rated 15 Jul 2011
74
79th
Talk about slow burn. 3/4 of the movie was buildup to the 15 minute final scene which was kind of predictable, but decent nonetheless. Loved the 80s look. 'Twas spot on, right down to those awesome jeans.
Rated 15 Jul 2011
jerkyJerky
Rated 09 Jul 2011
55
58th
Loved the atmosphere and the stylish use of camera (it actually looked liked it was filmed in the 80's) but the last 20 minutes seems rushed and tacked on, as if the director just made it up on the spot, sans script.
Rated 09 Jul 2011
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 26 Jun 2011
92
87th
I can't remember any actual Horror/Thriller flick I ranked with a score this high, but "The House of the Devil" deserves nothing less. The misery lies in the air from the first few minutes. And the hole House part scared the shit out of me. So simple but absolutety intense and gripping.
Rated 26 Jun 2011

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