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The House of the Devil

In the 1980s, college student Samantha Hughes takes a strange babysitting job that coincides with a full lunar eclipse. She slowly realizes her clients harbor a terrifying secret; they plan to use her in a satanic ritual. From writer-director Ti West comes THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, a satanic thriller ... set in the 1980s starring Jocelin Donahue (JT Petty's forthcoming THE BURROWERS), indie ingenue Greta Gerwig (HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS, BAGHEAD), Tom Noonan (SNOW ANGELS, MANHUNTER), Mary Woronov (EATING RAOUL, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS), AJ Bowen (THE SIGNAL) and Dee Wallace (E.T., Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN).

Starring: Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan
Directed by: Ti West
Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes
Release year: 2009
Studio: Magnolia

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Synopsis: In the 1980s, college student Samantha Hughes takes a strange babysitting job that coincides with a full lunar eclipse. She slowly realizes her clients harbor a terrifying secret; they plan to use her in a satanic ritual. From writer-director Ti West comes THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, a satanic thriller set in the 1980s starring Jocelin Donahue (JT Petty's forthcoming THE BURROWERS), indie ingenue Greta Gerwig (HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS, BAGHEAD), Tom Noonan (SNOW ANGELS, MANHUNTER), Mary Woronov (EATING RAOUL, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS), AJ Bowen (THE SIGNAL) and Dee Wallace (E.T., Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN).

Starring: Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan

Supporting actors: Mary Woronov, Greta Gerwig, AJ Bowen, Dee Wallace, Heather Robb, Darryl Nau, Brenda Cooney, Danielle Noe, Mary B. McCann, John Speredakos, Lena Dunham, Christina Sciongay, Kamen Velkovsky, William M. Bradley, Graham Reznick, Ti West

Directed by: Ti West

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes

Captions and Subtitles: Details

Release year: 2009

Studio: Magnolia

MPAA Rating: Rated R for some bloody violence

ASIN: B002R5OWQY

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Rental rights: 48 hour viewing period Details

Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

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Subtitles ? / Sous-Titres ?	There are English and Espanol subtitles, but no Francias subtitles. Hope this helps. :D Jun 17, 2010 by Card Recipient \| See all 3 posts

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Subtitles ? / Sous-Titres ?

There are English and Espanol subtitles, but no Francias subtitles. Hope this helps. :D

Jun 17, 2010 by Card Recipient | See all 3 posts

3.3 out of 5 stars

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“ The film does have well done effects, a very atmospheric score, and very solid cinematography. ” Christopher A. Nichols | 30 reviewers made a similar statement

“ The only problem is the movie is very slow paced and boring with little things happening from time to time but nothing could hold my interest. ” A. Pierre | 17 reviewers made a similar statement

“ The truth is that it's not enough just to not be like a lot of bad movies. ” Micah Scent | 22 reviewers made a similar statement

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43 of 52 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Horror done correctly October 4, 2009

By Richard J. Leis

Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase

"The House of the Devil" is an assured little film that fondly invokes horror films from the 1970s and 1980s. Many people are going to complain that this movie is slow and boring, but they are missing the joys of this type of film making completely. The best horror is a slow burn leading up to the proverbial poo hitting the whirling blades. You have time to begin to care about these characters, before something terrible happens to them and it cuts deep.

The plot: a college student is ready to move out of her dorm and into a nice rental home, but needs to make some quick cash to pay the first month's rent. Responding to a flyer requesting a babysitter, she will get much more than she bargained for.

The final twenty minutes, while rapid-paced and bloody, do not live up to the promising tension built up by the rest of the movie. However, if the end was a bit of a letdown, overall the movie was very well done. This is not the action-packed gore fest that some people might be expecting. Instead, it is a solid throwback to horror films that used setting, tone, atmosphere, character-building, and music to build up to the scary!

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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Ti West's 'House of the Devil' AKA How to market your movie January 11, 2010

By Christopher A. Nichols

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I attended a midnight screening of Ti West's 'House of the Devil' in Boston last weekend. I had seen a lot of press about the film which led me to watch the trailer. Seeing the inclusion of genre vets Tom Noonan, and Mary Woronov assured me that this was a film that had it's roots firmly planted in the late '70's through to the mid '80's.

The film is one that is not for those who are looking for a quick paced, gore filled scream fest. It is, however, for those who enjoy an atmospheric, character driven movie. The film does have well done effects, a very atmospheric score, and very solid cinematography.

If Mr. West is involved with the marketing of this film then I say job well done. For a film that really does feel from that era the choice to simultaneously release it on VHS as well as DVD is a great one, and for people who collect VHS, like myself, should buy this one as it comes in an over sized clamshell case.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Dripping wet with atmosphere, but dry on action February 14, 2010

By C. Christopher Blackshere

Format:DVD

High praises to Director Ti West with this excellent attempt. House of the Devil avoids current pratfalls and absurd, over-the-top rubbish that placates most new horror flicks. Thumbs up for that. This is more of a subtle, intelligent suspense story that will challenge your wits.

However, it's far from perfect. This movie doesn't deliver anything very original with the premise. Another college student/babysitting type of setup. But the idea of a satanic cult touches on a sensitive nerve that is all too disturbing.

But the Devil never really gets his due. This movie has solid acting, good character development, and creepy sound effects. Unfortunately, not much of a payoff for your patience. The story tiptoes along, and finally reaches a frightening bloody climax. Too bad it ends so abruptly.

Overall, House of the Devil is a well told story that includes a little gore. Just not much else happening. 3.5 stars.