Housebound (2014) movie poster

Housebound (2014)

"Terror gets domesticated."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 86% (RT: 95%, MC: 76) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
HorrorComedyThriller

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Runtime
1h 51m
Country
New Zealand
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (904 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Metacritic
76
Cast
Morgana O'Reilly as Kylie Bucknell
Rima Te Wiata as Miriam Bucknell
Ross Harper as Graeme
Cameron Rhodes as Dennis
Millen Baird as Officer Grayson
Bruce Hopkins as Officer Carson
Ryan Lampp as Eugene
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 904 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
When Kylie Bucknell is sentenced to home detention, she's forced to come to terms with her unsociable behaviour, her blabbering mother and a hostile spirit who seems less than happy about the new living arrangement. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Gerard Johnstone cited several classic horror films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Morgana O'Reilly spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Housebound is a 2014 horror, comedy, thriller film directed by Gerard Johnstone. When Kylie Bucknell is sentenced to home detention, she's forced to come to terms with her unsociable behaviour, her blabbering mother and a hostile spirit who seems less than happy about the new living arrangement. The film has been rated by 904 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, Housebound delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Housebound (2014) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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