House (1977)

Kernel Score: 82% · 766 ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Released: 1977-08-26

Runtime: 88 minutes

Where to watch House

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Hoping to find a sense of connection to her late mother, Gorgeous takes a trip with her friends to visit her aunt's ancestral house in the countryside. The girls soon discover that there is more to the old house than meets the eye.

House parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that House (1977) is a surreal, campy Japanese horror-comedy about teenage girls encountering a haunted house.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Features surreal, campy horror imagery and death as girls are picked off in a haunted house.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Nobuhiko Obayashi

Cast

  • Kimiko Ikegami as Gorgeous / Gorgeous' Mother
  • Kumiko Ohba as Fantasy
  • Ai Matsubara as Prof
  • Miki Jinbo as Kung Fu
  • Eriko Tanaka as Melody
  • Masayo Miyako as Sweet
  • Mieko Satoh as Mac
  • Yōko Minamida as Hausu Karei
  • Kiyohiko Ozaki as Keisuke Togo
  • Saho Sasazawa as Gorgeous' Father

House FAQ

Is House good?

House has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 766 audience ratings.

Where can I watch House?

In the US you can stream House on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.

Is House OK for kids?

House is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that House (1977) is a surreal, campy Japanese horror-comedy about teenage girls encountering a haunted house.

What movies are like House?

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