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1977 Cult Classic 'House' Blends Horror and Melodrama

10/13/2025

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The 1977 film House, directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, blends family melodrama with surreal horror.
A girl visits her aunt with friends as bizarre supernatural events unfold.
Critics describe the film as absurd and nightmarish, reflecting Obayashi's experimentation and his daughter's contributions.
The film is a cult classic and is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max.

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Story summary

The 1977 film House, directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, blends family melodrama with surreal horror.
A girl visits her aunt with friends as bizarre supernatural events unfold.
Critics describe the film as absurd and nightmarish, reflecting Obayashi's experimentation and his daughter's contributions.
The film is a cult classic and is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max.