House (1986)

[DragonBlues]

I got the limited 2-disk set back when it was fairly new, which wouldn't be a big deal for me if it weren't going for like 50 bucks used on Amazon.com now X).

Though I don't really see it as horror, I like House II myself, it's got the same sort of easy-on-the-eyes cinematrography, a cast of very likable characters, and even weirder situations than the first had.

Have you seen the other two House films? I thought the third (though it was only related by business and didn't have the same crew) was a superior precursor to Shocker in some ways. The fourth, however, kind of pissed me off; it was needlessly over the top (this time weird shit happens outside of and unrelated to the house), lowered the production values drastically, and brought back William Katt from the first movie as a different guy... with the same name.

I loved the effects in the film. Honestly, I wish there were more monsters, or that we saw more of the ones that were there X). Loved the inclusion of the song(s) as well, I thought it fit the tone very well.

Good call on the purchase! LOL

I haven't seen 3 and 4. 3 sounds like it could be cool to check out, but now I'm really glad I never bothered with 4.

I've seen House II and I hated it. I didn't feel like jungles and ancient Aztecs fit the tone or the ground the original set. The first was witty and was a prefect blend of horror and comedy. The second felt like they were trying to spoof the original but playing it off as a sequel. What I'll always love about the first was the struggle between the father and his son and how it's affecting his writing. I haven't seen it in a long time but I feel as though the creatures he encounters are his own personal demons he has to overcome and they are preventing him from having a clear conscience.

Freddy... this just tells me that you didn't see House II young enough. LOL