House

About House (1977)

"House" is a cult classic 1977 Japanese horror film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. The movie is also widely known by its original name "Hausu". The story revolves around a schoolgirl who travels to a secluded mansion where she and her six friends encounter paranormal phenomena caused by the house's evil spirit.

Making / Production

Production of "House" was helmed by Toho studios, which previously specialized in creating Godzilla movies. The director, Nobuhiko Obayashi, structured the movie around his daughter's dreams challenges narrative logic and leaps into the surreal, emphasizing vibrant visuals, intensive colors, and unpredictable animation sequences.

Actors

• Kimiko Ikegami as Gorgeous: Transitioning convincingly from a sweet schoolgirl to becoming possessed by her dead mother’s ghost.
• Miki Jinbo as Kung Fu: Commanded attention with her martial arts skill that turns lethal for the house's evil force.
• Kumiko Oba as Fantasy: Provided comic relief with her wild imaginations that often blur the line between reality and illusion.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film uniquely mixes elements of horror, comedy, and surrealism.
• The idea for the story was inspired by the dreams of director Nobuhiko Obayashi's daughter.
• The film was initially considered a failure in Japan but has since gained a worldwide cult following.

Quotes

• "This house is eating girls."
• "Unbelievable. It's truly unbelievable."
• "It was a human, a dead human's body, but it's been eaten, covered with bright red flowers."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Eat" - A fun, upbeat tune that becomes uncanny when the girls start being devoured by the house.
• "Hanging Body" - An eerie and haunting instrumental that underscores the film's horror elements.