The House of the Devil
Directed by Ti West
A stranger lures a babysitter to a house with an unusually large sum of money. But when she arrives, Samantha doesn’t find any kids. Just a large and very creepy house, that may not be as empty as it seems. Indie horror director Ti West (THE INNKEEPERS) made his mark with this terrifying ‘80s throwback, featuring cult horror legends like Dee Wallace (THE HOWLING), Mary Woronov (NIGHT OF THE COMET), plus Greta Gerwig - before she hit it big. You’ll never bop around listening to headphones in an empty house again after watching what happens to Samantha. Contains violence and gore.
A man lures a babysitter to a house with an unusually large sum of money.
Cast: Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, Mary Woronov, Greta Gerwig, AJ Bowen
Member Reviews
one of my favorites
Better than X. I think it's the director's best film.
the ending needs to be explained IMO. Otherwise it was ok.
Der Film war ok. Die Story etwas lahm, aber die Atmosphäre hat es etwas rausgeholt.
I absolutely love this movie. It is clearly not for all tastes, but it satisfies a lot for me. If you are in the mood for a movie that sets an eerie, lonely tone and let's the tension play out slowly. I recommend this The plot is simple and not particularly original but that is not the point of the movie. It establishes a mood and atmosphere that remains consistent throughout. Sometimes horror does not have to be about action, jump scares, or even dialog. This movie is about time, place, and feeling. Sometimes that is exactly what one wants. While it is a period piece, set in 1983, it isn't a garish parade of 80's kitsch like many movies that try to capture that era. It looks very genuine and true to the time period. The acting is perfectly fine for what is needed in a movie like this, but extra mention needs to be made of Greta Gerwig in a small, supporting role. Her charisma is palpable and she's great to watch in her scenes.