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Haunted House: A Gripping Tale of Trauma and Surrealism

11/27/2025

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The film House, released in the 1980s, follows Roger Cobb, a troubled author, moving into his aunt's haunted home.
Practical effects render grotesque monsters, including one resembling Roger's Vietnam War comrade Big Ben.
The creatures symbolize Roger's trauma and grief over his missing son and troubled marriage.
The story shifts from spooky to surreal, culminating in a chaotic showdown with Big Ben.

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Story summary

The film House, released in the 1980s, follows Roger Cobb, a troubled author, moving into his aunt's haunted home.
Practical effects render grotesque monsters, including one resembling Roger's Vietnam War comrade Big Ben.
The creatures symbolize Roger's trauma and grief over his missing son and troubled marriage.
The story shifts from spooky to surreal, culminating in a chaotic showdown with Big Ben.