House II: The Second Story

Name: House II: The Second Story
Director: Ethan Wiley
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
Released: 1987-01-01
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Royal Dano, Bill Maher, John Ratzenberger

1987Dir. Ethan Wiley1h 28m

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Runtime1h 28m

Released1987

Budget$3M

Box office$10M

DirectorEthan Wiley

About This Movie

House II: The Second Story is such a bizarre ride—like they took the first film's horror roots and just threw them out the window. It's got this wacky blend of comedy and fantasy that really sets it apart. The pacing is all over the place, but that's part of its charm, right? You’ve got Jesse, this young guy who inherits a house with such a weird backstory, and then he’s joined by his mummified ancestor and a zombie cowboy. The practical effects are pretty charming, especially for its time, adding a tangible quality that CG just can't touch. The performances are delightfully over-the-top, making it feel like a fever dream of a movie. There's a unique vibe here that’s hard to shake off, like a quirky comic book come to life.

Bizarre blend of genresQuirky charactersMemorable practical effects