Netflix horror film with twist no one saw coming has perfect rating
Netflix viewers have been left petrified by a hidden gem of a horror film that has bagged the rare achievement of a flawless 100 percent rating on review site, Rotten Tomatoes.
His House, helmed by Remi Weekes, was launched on Netflix in 2020 and narrates the tale of a refugee family escaping South Sudan to settle in a small English town. However, their new home conceals a terrifying secret.
The dilapidated house, damp with peeling wallpaper and old furniture, is located on the fringes of London. The family also faces racism and suspicion from their neighbours following their ordeal.
Living under strict restrictions or facing deportation, the family does what they can to blend in with their new neighbours in their new home. But the mother, Rial, senses an evil presence in their house and concludes that an apeth, or night witch, had moved in with the previous owner.
She undergoes a series of horrifying flashbacks she believes to be real, including being transported back to South Sudan on the day of a massacre she narrowly escaped, reports the Mirror US.
A shocking twist left fans of the horror thriller stunned, and critics showered nothing but praise for the impactful movie.
Following its release, The Guardian praised the film, stating: "There are strong performances from Dirisu and Mosaku, acing roles of great technical and emotional difficulty, securing our investment in their journey, one that has greater stakes than the average haunted house horror. At a tight 93 minutes, Weekes knows how to pace his story with the assurance of a film-maker with far more experience, a tenacious calling card that should pique the interest of observant Hollywood execs as it simultaneously scares its way into your house when it lands on Netflix."
His House boasts a flawless score on Rotten Tomatoes, earning acclaim for its suspenseful and gripping thrills.
One critic said: "I cannot wait to see what director Remi Weekes does next. His House blew me away with how it successfully reinvents the haunted house story to explore the horrors of being an immigrant in a xenophobic world."
Another critic was impressed by the film's depth: "Educational, profoundly scary and an experience that delights in taking unexpected routes, this film is one of those debut features that makes you want to keep track of everything a director does from here on out."
A third critic highlighted the film's complexity: "A multi-layered British-set haunted house film that skillfully weaves socio-political commentary, an engrossing character study, and unnerving visual frights.."
Meanwhile, fans are still reeling from the film's unforeseen twist.
One viewer shared their enthusiasm, saying: "An actual scary horror film, and for a British person, even though I'm not a refugee, it's quite relatable, which helps, very atmospheric and well-made, couldn't recxom enough quite underrated in the horror community as well from what I've seen."
Another commented: "I really enjoyed this film. The twist was unexpected and it was a really interesting premise. Scary in various ways, would definitely recommend."
A third added: "Had me seeing faces in my own holes in my walls! Very scary, loved it. Must see."
His House, is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
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