1977’s House: Six Friends, One Creepy Aunt, Zero Chill
Ready to ask 'WTF?' for Halloween? The 1977 Japanese fantasy horror film House delivers on that front. The plot kicks off when a widower dad introduces a spooky new wife, prompting his daughter to flee to her aunt’s countryside home with six pals in tow—because nothing says 'summer vacation' like mass group trauma. Recommended alongside classics like Evil Dead and Bring Her Back, this flick blends horror with baffling fantasy twists and a creepily placid stepmom, perfect for anyone who enjoys horror served with a side of surreal confusion. Viewer discretion: patience for lunacy required.
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Nothing screams Halloween like a 1977 fantasy horror where dad brings home a sedate stepmom and kid retreats with six friends for a summer of surreal terror. Because who doesn’t want trauma in bulk with their candy?
If your summer plans don’t involve fleeing to a creepy aunt’s house with six friends after Dad’s new wife shows up, are you even maximizing your trauma potential?
House (1977): Proof that some families look normal until they cue six friends and unexpectedly forced bizarro horror summer camp.
Source: Theverge | Published: 10/12/2025 | Author: Terrence O’Brien
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