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When a young woman’s life of petty crime lands her under house arrest, she’s forced to return to the creaky, claustrophobic childhood home she swore she’d never see again. But as the walls start to whisper and strange noises echo through the night, she begins to suspect that her family’s secrets are far more sinister than she ever imagined. Blending eerie tension with wry humor, this Kiwi horror-comedy twists the classic haunted house tale into a wild, unpredictable ride where nothing is quite as it seems. Are the shadows playing tricks, or is there something truly malevolent lurking in the walls?
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What is Housebound about?
When a young woman's life of petty crime lands her under house arrest, she's forced to return to the creaky, claustrophobic childhood home she swore she'd never see again. But as the walls start to whisper and strange noises echo through the night, she begins...
When was Housebound released?
Housebound was released in 2014.
Where can I stream Housebound?
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User Reviews
ScreamQueen2014 – 7/10
“I went in expecting a typical jump-scare fest, but Housebound surprised me with its clever mix of chills and laughs. The atmosphere is genuinely unsettling, and the twists kept me guessing till the end. Definitely worth a watch for horror fans who appreciate a bit of dark humor.”
MidnightFlicker – 6/10
“It's a decent enough horror-comedy, though the humor sometimes undercuts the scares. The acting is solid, especially from the lead, and the plot has some fun twists. But for me, it didn't fully commit to being scary or funny enough to be a standout.”
horrorhunter87 – 8/10
“I loved the slow-burn creepiness and the way the story keeps you on edge. The house itself feels like a character, and there are moments that genuinely made my skin crawl. It's not the scariest movie I've seen, but it's clever and entertaining, with a payoff that caught me off guard.”
GhoulFriend – 5/10
“I had high hopes because of the ratings, but Housebound felt a bit too goofy for my taste. The scares were predictable, and the tonal shifts between horror and comedy didn't always land. Still, the lead actress gave a good performance, and it's an easy watch if you're in the mood for something light.”
