The House
Director: Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels, Niki Lindroth von Bahr, Paloma Baeza
Cast: Barnaby Pilling, Claudie Blakley, David Peacock, Eleanor De Swaef-Roels, Jarvis Cocker, Mark Heap, Matthew Goode, Mia Goth
The House* is an eccentric and haunting stop-motion animated anthology that spans three distinct chapters across different eras, all centered around a singular, eerie mansion. The dark comedy unfolds through three surreal tales: an impoverished 19th-century family seeking a better life who make a deal with a sinister benefactor; a modern-day, highly anxious real estate developer trying to renovate the structure despite an unsettling insect infestation; and a weary feline landlady in a flooded future trying to maintain her crumbling property against all odds. Rich in surreal visual detail and deeply atmospheric storytelling, this captivating film explores themes of obsession, wealth, material attachment, and existential dread. It offers a unique viewing experience for fans of surreal animation, psychological horror, and dark satire.
